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  1. They can transform mundane or routine messages into more engaging and thought-provoking interactions. 10. Aesthetic Appeal: Metaphors contribute to the beauty and aesthetics of language. They make communication more interesting and enjoyable, appealing to the sensory and imaginative aspects of language use. 11.

  2. 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 more ...

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  3. Jul 1, 2002 · Numerous studies have shown that the characteristics of metaphors can indeed lead to persuasion (e.g., Ang & Lim, 2006; Bosman, 1987) and, based on the outcomes of their meta-analysis, Sopory and ...

  4. Nov 6, 2023 · Taken together, the research on metaphor helps to explain why one meta-analysis in 2002 estimated that metaphorical language is about 6 percent more persuasive than literal language.

  5. Jan 10, 2006 · The overall effect for the metaphor-literal comparison for attitude change was r = .07, which supported the claim that metaphors enhance persuasion. The effect rose to r = .42 under optimal conditions, when a single, nonextended metaphor was novel, had a familiar target, and was used early in a message.

    • Pradeep Sopory, James Price Dillard
    • 2002
  6. Sep 2, 2010 · Abstract. 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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  8. May 20, 2021 · A three-step approach can improve communication success. Assessing people’s “mental models” is essential for describing baseline knowledge and identifying communication needs. The use of ...

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