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Peer reviewedOlson, Gary A. – College English, 1982
Submits classroom research on students' recognition of cliches. Notes that many beginning writers are unfamiliar with many cliches. Suggests that teachers should be aware of students' limited language experiences and adjust their teaching methods accordingly. (RL)
Descriptors: Cliches, College English, Course Content, Educational Research
