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We begin with a brief introduc-tion to metaphor and offer a critical assessment of the claim that conventional metaphors in language reflect underlying conceptual representations and processing, a view associated with Lakoff and Johnson's groundbreaking conceptual metaphor theory (CMT).
“Mixing Metaphor” is a compilation of 12 chapters by prominent researchers, introduced by Raymond Gibbs, one of the main actors in the field of metaphor studies. It is a highly timely contribution that fills a gap between the pre-theoretical notion of ‘mixed metaphors’, largely
- Jordan Zlatev, Georgios Stampoulidis
- 2018
We discuss how Lakoff and Johnson’s original claims about metaphor and thought, particularly characteristics of experimental studies, and the lack of a general theoretical model to make sense of empirical findings, all contribute to misconceptions about how metaphor affects thought.
- Stephen Flusberg, Teenie Matlock
May 9, 2019 · We begin with a brief introduction to metaphor and offer a critical assessment of the claim that conventional metaphors in language reflect underlying conceptual representations and processing,...
metaphors in influencing public discourse regarding language change and contends that many metaphors can be used to frame the same occurrence in various ways by highlighting some elements while downplaying others. Furthermore, metaphors aren’t just decorative devices in language, they are a conceptual
finds that variations in communication modality can influence message comprehension, retention, and persuasiveness, we explored the relative power of metaphor framing in different communication modalities. Across two experiments, participants read, heard, or watched a person describe four different (1)metaphorically framed issues.
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Jan 1, 2019 · Request PDF | On Jan 1, 2019, Karen Sullivan published Mixed Metaphors: Their Use and Abuse | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate.
