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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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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  8. 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 ...

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