Metaphor

Read the article by Van Engen (click here) and discuss why he concludes that metaphors “give dimension to language.”

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In summary, Van Engen arrives at this conclusion because, in his assessment, Metaphors in a language give clarity, provide validity and develop creativity. Metaphors to act as specific tools while expanding and adding color to language. The dimension of a language can be measured by the understanding of the speaker of the language as well as the written word…………………………………………

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