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1. www.sciencedirect.com › science › articleWhy we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse coherence ...

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   Jan 1, 2010 · The metaphors satisfy the two basic conditions for mixed metaphor: (1) they occur in textual adjacency, i.e. within a single metaphor cluster, and (2) they do not (for the most part) share any imagistic ontology or any direct inferential entailments between them.

   • Author: Michael Kimmel

   • Publish Year: 2010

2. englishleaflet.com › mixed-metaphorsMixed Metaphors (5 Examples in Literature) - EnglishLeaflet

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   Mixed metaphors can have a significant impact on communication: Confusion: A conflict of metaphors might lead the audience to misunderstand the intended meaning of the speech, because the two incompatible elements create an unclear message.

3. www.masterclass.com › articles › mixed-metaphorMixed Metaphors Explained: 8 Examples of Mixed Metaphors

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   Jun 21, 2022 · A well-crafted metaphor uses consistent imagery ("hitting the nail on the head”); when you start mixing imagery ("hitting the nail on the nose"), you can create a type of malapropism known as a mixed metaphor.

4. blogs.dal.ca › what-happens-when-we-mix-metaphorsWhat happens when we mix metaphors? - Dalhousie University

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   Nov 3, 2022 · While mixed metaphors have the potential to ignite confusing by overflowing into each other’s stories, they also have the potential to re-draw the story in ways that build on existing narratives and imagery.

5. www.academia.edu › 75057054 › Why_we_mix_metaphors(PDF) Why we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse ...

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   Michael Kimmel. The paper explores the phenomenon of metaphors that occur in close textual adjacency, i.e. as metaphor clusters, but do not share a similar cognitive basis. Clusters frequently mix ontologies and are thus devoid of coherence that can be explained as emerging from a single conceptual metaphor.

   • Author: Michael Kimmel

6. espace.library.uq.edu.au › view › UQ:8fc23efMixed metaphors: their use and abuse - University of Queensland

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   How is it that metaphors are sometimes mixed so badly and other times put together so well? In Mixed Metaphors: Their Use and Abuse, Karen Sullivan employs findings from linguistics and cognitive science to explore how metaphors are combined and why they sometimes mix.

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   Are mixed metaphors imagistic?

   • The metaphors satisfy the two basic conditions for mixed metaphor: (1) they occur in textual adjacency, i.e. within a single metaphor cluster, and (2) they do not (for the most part) share any imagistic ontology or any direct inferential entailments between them. Mixed metaphors like these have traditionally posed a challenge to theorists.

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   Why is there no imagistic relation between metaphors?

   • Because of the two separate clauses no imagistic relation between the metaphors is invited. The connector ‘‘while’’ prompts a processing of the clauses and their metaphors as parts of a difference relation. Hence, in terms of an integrative processing of the metaphor ontologies little pressure is present.

   Why we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse coherence

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   How do mixed metaphors affect communication?

   • Mixed metaphors can occur in two ways: When factually the usage of figurative devices is unintentional among the speaker or writer and he is not actually aware of the inappropriateness of those elements.. Intentionally, to create humorous and satirical effect. Mixed metaphors can have a significant impact on communication:

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   What is a mixed metaphor?

   • A mixed metaphor is a mixture of two or more dissimilar, figurative elements, like metaphors, similes, and idioms, which in turn, lead to the silly or even confusing effect. This is likely to occur when you are creative and borrow ideas from various quarters or contexts potentially rendering your statement nonsensical or with disjointed ideas.

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   Are mixed metaphors awkward?

   • When mixed metaphors are parts of different discourse slots that is reason enough for the fact that little, if any awkwardness arises. M. Kimmel / Journal of Pragmatics 42 (2010) 97–115110 5.3.

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   Is mixedmetaphor incidence similar in both newspapers?

   • An interesting second observation is that mixedmetaphor incidence is almost identical in both newspapers despite their earlier mentioned divergence in size and metaphor density.

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8. library.fiveable.me › mixed-metaphorsMixed metaphors - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts ...

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   Mixed metaphors can create confusion when two or more metaphors are combined in a way that lacks logical coherence, leading to unintended humor or ambiguity. In song lyrics, mixed metaphors can either enrich the imagery or distract listeners if not executed skillfully, which is essential for effective storytelling.