Studies of Metaphor Comprehension Converge on the Conclusion That Comprehension

question 15

Multiple Choice

Studies of metaphor comprehension converge on the conclusion that comprehension of metaphorical sentences is _____ comprehension of literal sentences.

• A) harder than
• B) fundamentally similar to
• C) easier than
• D) dependent on an initial literal interpretation of

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Definitions:

Variable

A characteristic, number, or quantity that increases or decreases over time, or takes different values in different situations.

Behavior Pattern

Repeated, often unconscious ways of acting or responding that become characteristic of a person over time.

Independent Variable

In experimental settings, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.