Reading until the Cows Come Home: Figurative Language and Reading Comprehension.

Abstract

Because figurative expressions have become conventional components of everyday language, we are typically unaware of the true extent of the metaphorical nature of language (Boers, 2000). Some popular idioms, proverbs, and metaphoric expressions are so deeply embedded into language that they are comprehended immediately when used in oral conversations, without the individual knowing the initial, historical context of Palmer teaches at Florida State University. She may be contacted at 2616 Bantry Bay Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308-2202, USA. Brooks is a reading teacher at The Magnolia School in Tallahassee. the word or phrase. Despite its copious usage in oral language, however, many readers struggle to interpret figurative language when it is encountered in text. This inability to interpret figurative language leads to a breakdown in text comprehension, which in turn can frustrate readers and discourage them from continuing the reading task, and can cause a delay in later language development and literacy attainment (Nippold, 1998).

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