Paving the Way for The L2 Metaphor Instruction: A Systematic Overview Of Metaphor awareness raising activities

This chapter explores the pedagogical potential of metaphor in second language (L2) classrooms by offering a comprehensive overview of ac­tivities designed to enhance metaphor awareness. It covers: 1) activities that highlight the prevalence of metaphors, 2) activities that emphasize cross-cultural and cross-linguistic differences, 3) activities that clarify the evaluative connotations of metaphors, 4) activities that organize vocabu­lary around metaphorical themes, 5) activities that use visual aids for ex­planation, 6) activities that delve into the etymology of metaphors, and 7) activities that incorporate enactment. Additionally, the chapter highlights some underexplored areas in the field of L2 metaphor awareness through these activities.