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Systematic Metaphors in L2 Public Speaking: A Contrastive Study of Advanced Chinese EFL Learner and Native English Speaker

Authors
Chuan Liu1, *
1Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 20010035@bfsu.edu.cn
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Chuan Liu
Available Online 1 March 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-004-6_55How to use a DOI?
Keywords
systematic metaphor; L2 metaphor production; public speaking; EFL learner; native speaker
Abstract

While recent research has foregrounded language learners’ metaphor production in second language writing, little research has explored such behavior in relation to public speaking, a discourse type inextricably linked with metaphorical expression. To fill the gap, this contrastive study explored how advanced Chinese EFL learners and native English speakers use systematic metaphors in English public speaking. This study analyzed 46 speech drafts containing 39854 words through a bottom-up discourse dynamic approach. Seven types of systematic metaphors with 69 occurrence numbers were identified in advanced Chinese EFL learners’ data. Ten types of systematic metaphors with 113 occurrence numbers were identified in native English speakers’ data. The study concludes the difficulty for second language learners’ metaphor production and the complexity of influencing factors behind different systematic metaphor patterns. Pedagogical implications of helping learners develop metaphoric competence were discussed on the part of second language educators.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education, Language and Art (ICELA 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
1 March 2023
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10.2991/978-2-38476-004-6_55
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-004-6_55How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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