This paper shows that metaphoric competence depends heavily on the psychological processes of associative recognition and analogical reasoning, and that to form interactive mental image can activate these psychologica...This paper shows that metaphoric competence depends heavily on the psychological processes of associative recognition and analogical reasoning, and that to form interactive mental image can activate these psychological processes. Students' cognitive styles were found to affect their tendency and ability to use these strategies. Students can be trained to use metaphoric strategy, just as to use grammar rules, to help them in second language studies.展开更多
文摘This paper shows that metaphoric competence depends heavily on the psychological processes of associative recognition and analogical reasoning, and that to form interactive mental image can activate these psychological processes. Students' cognitive styles were found to affect their tendency and ability to use these strategies. Students can be trained to use metaphoric strategy, just as to use grammar rules, to help them in second language studies.