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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.
- Michael Kimmel
- 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.
- Michael Kimmel
What the volume argues is that “mixed metaphors are much more varied than expected” (p.47), as stated by Cornelia Müller, and before pronouncing a verdict on whether they should be avoided or endorsed, we need first to understand the phenomenon properly.
- Jordan Zlatev, Georgios Stampoulidis
- 2018
Jun 21, 2022 · Mixed Metaphors Explained: 8 Examples of Mixed Metaphors. 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.
Jan 31, 2010 · This chapter discusses the linguistic restriction of mixed metaphor (within a single clause and in adjacent clauses). It also discusses the power of mixed metaphor.
This chapter discusses the linguistic restriction of mixed metaphor (within a single clause and in adjacent clauses). It also discusses the power of mixed metaphor.
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Oct 23, 2018 · While conceptual metaphors may create “internal binding” in ontologically coherent clusters, complementary “external binding” models are needed to explain the mixed clusters (and ...