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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.
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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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 ...
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.
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.
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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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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 ...