Bringing back More Figures of Speech into Composition.

Devet, Bonnie

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ERIC Number: EJ371935

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Publication Date: 1987

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Bringing back More Figures of Speech into Composition.

Devet, Bonnie

Journal of Teaching Writing, v6 n2 p293-304 Fall-Win 1987

Argues that it is time to return figurative language to the classroom. Claims teachers should teach writers more figures, regardless of the approach to composition instruction. (MS)

Descriptors: Creative Writing, Figurative Language, Higher Education, Writing (Composition), Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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