Discussion:
Read the article by Van Engen and discuss why he concludes that metaphors "give dimension to language."
Your initial post should contain 3 scholarly citations and 3 references minimum (your textbook may NOT serve as a source for this forum).
Instructions: Response should be at least 250 words. Please respond to a minimum of 1 other student.. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions. Please review the forum grading rubrics in order to understand your responses in the forum will be graded.
If you met the above-mentioned requirements, you will be graded at the proficient level. However, if your desire is to be graded at the exemplary level, please provide more than what is required. To receive 100% as a grade (the exemplary level) for the weekly forums, you should ensure that your responses meet the following criterion:
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