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    This chapter introduces the problem of students struggling with reading comprehension due to a lack of understanding of figurative language. Figurative language uses non-literal meanings that require interpretation. Students often focus only on the literal meaning of words due to an emphasis on grammar rules. This study aims to determine the significance of understanding figurative language for improving reading comprehension skills of 10th grade students. Specifically, it will examine students' prior knowledge of figurative language, how it contributes to reading success, and whether understanding it can improve reading comprehension skills.

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    This chapter introduces the problem of students struggling with reading comprehension due to a lack of understanding of figurative language. Figurative language uses non-literal meanings that require interpretation. Students often focus only on the literal meaning of words due to an emphasis on grammar rules. This study aims to determine the significance of understanding figurative language for improving reading comprehension skills of 10th grade students. Specifically, it will examine students' prior knowledge of figurative language, how it contributes to reading success, and whether understanding it can improve reading comprehension skills.

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    This chapter introduces the problem of students struggling with reading comprehension due to a lack of understanding of figurative language. Figurative language uses non-literal meanings that require interpretation. Students often focus only on the literal meaning of words due to an emphasis on grammar rules. This study aims to determine the significance of understanding figurative language for improving reading comprehension skills of 10th grade students. Specifically, it will examine students' prior knowledge of figurative language, how it contributes to reading success, and whether understanding it can improve reading comprehension skills.

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    CHAPTER I

    THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

    INTRODUCTION

    Reading is one of the macro skills that have an essential role in communication. We

    have been taught about it in our childhood- from voicing out the sounds of each letter to

    learning of associating them in pronouncing words. However, reading does not only focus on

    articulating the words themselves but understanding their meanings too which actually is the

    main purpose of it: for us to be capable of explaining what we just read. And as we all know,

    communication is all about exchanging information, thoughts, or ideas which makes reading

    became more significant in that aspect because we can go beyond the limit of conveying the

    direct meaning of words, especially at the present time when people are starting to give

    power to words than we usually do before. In that case, it obviously shows that it is indeed

    our foundation in linking ourselves to the world where embracing literature as a means of

    communication has been widely normalized.

    In literature, interpretation is a vital instrument since we also employ our creativity in

    making a literary piece, specifically in written text. One factor that could explain its

    importance is the existence of figurative language. “A figure of speech is a non-literal way of

    saying things: that is, the words have to be interpreted in order to understand the intended

    meaning.” (Elder, 2004: 292). Consequently, it is typically seen to be used by many authors

    in order to express their own artistic style which contributes a lot to stimulate the interest of

    the readers. On the other hand, there are still disadvantages present in this course of action,

    particularly in the position of younger readers like students.

    Some of the problems they commonly experienced are confusion caused by the

    characteristic of figurative language as it intends to have a double meaning of the words.


    Most students are struggling with analyzing what they read because they usually focus on the

    actual meaning of the words which they adapt as a practice as they are more exposed to

    learning grammar wherein they are expected to follow a specific rule. Kathpalia & Carmel

    (2011) states that “All over the world people are becoming students of English. Many of

    these English programs follow a prescribed program that is focused on grammar and not on

    conversational language.” As a researcher, this has become the primary reason why we feel

    the need to address or discuss this issue.

    This study aims to serve as an eye-opener for everyone about the significance of

    understanding figurative language and also to promote awareness that this matter is

    something that we should pay attention to and not disregard.

    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

    The general problem of this study is to determine the Significance of Understanding

    Figurative Language for Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension skills in Grade 10

    students of San Francisco Xavier High School.

    Specifically, it aims to answer the following problem:

    1. How much is the prior knowledge of the students regarding figurative language?

    2. Is figurative language contributing to the success of students in terms of reading

    comprehension?

    3. Does understanding figurative language affects improving students’ reading

    comprehension skills?

    4. How students with and without knowledge of figurative language do differ in

    terms of interpreting a text?

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