Hermeneutics·Concept·Lesson 4 of 5

Building the Case: How to Argue That a Text Means What It Says

When someone claims a text is metaphorical, you need to be able to argue back. This lesson teaches students how to construct a structured argument for a literal interpretation, drawing on textual, contextual, genre, and intent evidence. Students learn to respond to specific metaphorical challenges and to build a case that is both rigorous and persuasive.

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