The tip of the iceberg · Distinguishing a metaphor's implication from evidence
Distinguishing a metaphor's implication from evidence in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The tip of the iceberg · Avoiding using a metaphor to inflate a problem
Avoiding using a metaphor to inflate a problem in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The expression on the same page · Interpreting a common idiomatic expression
Interpreting a common idiomatic expression in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The expression on the same page · Checking what shared understanding means in practice
Checking what shared understanding means in practice in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Choosing a metaphor for the audience · Considering whether a metaphor will be understood
Considering whether a metaphor will be understood in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Choosing a metaphor for the audience · Providing a clear alternative when needed
Providing a clear alternative when needed in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Avoiding mixed metaphors · Keeping an image consistent
Keeping an image consistent in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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The bottleneck metaphor
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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The tip of the iceberg
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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The expression on the same page
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Choosing a metaphor for the audience
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Avoiding mixed metaphors
A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.
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Adapt the situation using new details · The bottleneck metaphor
A 72–112 word writing task with a model and self-review.
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Summarise the situation and add a suitable response · Avoiding mixed metaphors
A 75–115 word writing task with a model and self-review.
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Varying sentence length · Using a short sentence to establish a point
Using a short sentence to establish a point in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Varying sentence length · Using a longer sentence to connect ideas
Using a longer sentence to connect ideas in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Placing the key information at the end · Using sentence order for emphasis
Using sentence order for emphasis in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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Placing the key information at the end · Avoiding an overextended lead-in to the main point
Avoiding an overextended lead-in to the main point in context, with bilingual examples and practice.
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