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Article: Alien Language Series Part 4 – The importance of metaphor

Adult Education High School Middle School

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This article explains how to effectively utilize metaphors to communicate with those unfamiliar with invasive species, while avoiding metaphors that are militaristic or nativist.

Written by: El Lower and Rochelle Sturtevant

Publication Date: October 05, 2021

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