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Metaphors create vivid mental images that can enhance the overall impact of communication. Instead of relying on plain, literal language, metaphors paint a more vibrant picture, capturing the audience’s attention and imagination.
Dec 24, 2021 · Metaphors can enhance persuasion even when people are not motivated to think too deeply about a message. They do so by evoking immediate emotional reactions and by making the messenger seem...
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Jul 1, 2002 · Six explanations for the potential suasory advantage of metaphor over literal language were reviewed: (a) pleasure or relief, (b) communicator credibility, (c) reduced counterarguments, (d)...
Jan 10, 2006 · Six explanations for the potential suasory advantage of metaphor over literal language were reviewed: (a) pleasure or relief, (b) communicator credibility, (c) reduced counterarguments, (d) resource-matching, (e) stimulated elaboration, and (f) superior organization.
- Pradeep Sopory, James Price Dillard
- 2002
Jan 10, 2006 · Six explanations for the potential suasory advantage of metaphor over literal language were reviewed: (a) pleasure or relief, (b) communicator credibility, (c) reduced counterarguments, (d) resource-matching, (e) stimulated elaboration, and (f) superior organization.
- Pradeep Sopory, James Price Dillard
- 2002
Sep 2, 2010 · Metaphors are pervasive in both mass communication and interpersonal exchanges and can play an important role in persuasion. Metaphor serves multiple functions in persuasive...
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Jan 12, 2021 · Metaphors are regarded as having different possible uses, especially pursuing persuasion. However, an analysis of the specific conversational purposes that they can be aimed at achieving in a dialogue and their adequacy thereto is still missing.