1. Why did you miss the metaphor in Tom Johnson's post, or, if you "hit the nail on the head", why do you think you understood the metaphor and why do you think that others in the class missed the metaphor?
-I feel I missed this metaphor because I was thinking about what the words are instead of thinking further to what it is.
2. What metaphors have you encountered since I asked you to create a log of them? There are several metaphors which I use with my nephew and niece is “You light up my life with your presence.” Another one I normally use when I told my clients about certain news is “She could not digest the news when she heard it.” This refers to the fact that they could not imagine or believe that it actually happening. The last one I am going to mention is “Life is a rollercoaster which everyone has to go through.” This is the metaphor I use with my friends all the time due to their relationships.
3. What other things can we do as educators to help our students to understand and to use metaphors?
I remember that during my school years or daily life people use metaphors all the time, but it’s the fact that I don’t recognized it until I think about it. So, I would say let the students practice it over and over and use it during class. For example, talk to the students and sometimes merge the metaphors into the conversations or questions so the students would get used to it and recognize it quicker.
4. Why do we use metaphors?
I fee metaphors are great language. It enhances the beauty of the language and gives more meaning to the sayings rather than just some simple words. Especially, when the students are taking literature class and they also have to learn metaphors to create a better smooth poem or writing activities. Metaphors produce more meaning and enhance the language in many great ways.
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