In order to raise metaphorical awareness in EAP and other students interested and focused on

the AWL, I will undertake to analyze the AWL to find words frequently used in metaphorical or
polysemous words. Starting with Area, It would probably be sufficient to do 10 words to make an
activity, 20-30 might provide additional activities

1. Chapter: one of the parts into which a book is divided

The civil war was one of the darkest chapters in American historty

A. Rewrite the definition to match the context:

B. In what ways are the two definitions similar. How are they different?
C. What other metaphors or idioms exist that compare the life of an individual or society to
a book?

2. Environment: the natural features of a place, for example its weather, the type of land it has,
and type of plants that grow in it

Both the school and after-school environment is crucial for student success.
A. Rewrite the definition to match the context:
B. In what ways are the two definitions similar, how are they different?
C. What other metaphors or idioms exist that compare the life of an individual or society to
a book?

3. Structure: something (such as a building) that is constructed

Most people have recognized that we impose social structures on ourselves in order to allow
us to live together.

A. Rewrite the definition to match the context:

B. In what ways are the two definitions similar, how are they different?
C. In what ways does this metaphor help us to better understand the concept? In what way
might this metaphor not accurately describe the situation?

4. To consume: to do away with completely

Like most professors, I am consumed with my work.

A. Rewrite the definition to match the context:

B. In what ways are the two definitions similar, how are they different?
C. In what ways does this metaphor help us to better understand the concept? In what way
might this metaphor not accurately describe the situation?

5. To conclude: to bring to an end especially in a particular way or with a particular action

The team concluded that an updated system was required.
A. Rewrite the definition to match the context:
B. In what ways are the two definitions similar, how are they different?
C. In what ways does this metaphor help us to better understand the concept? In what way
might this metaphor not accurately describe the situation?