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Metaphor is pervasive in everyday communication. It is known to help people understand complex topics, communicate efficiently, and influence others. In this paper, we provide a review of the literature on the utility of metaphor, describing key findings and controversies while underscoring recent experimental and theoretical advances.
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of research and debates on metaphor while underscoring recent experimental and theoretical advances. In the end, our work paints a complex and dynamic view of metaphor in communi-cation and cognition. We begin with a brief introduction to metaphor, including claims about the role of cognition in metaphor use and understanding.
Sep 5, 2023 · DMT hypothesizes that there is a fundamental processing difference between metaphor when it is used as a metaphor in communication, on the one hand, for instance as in the case of a simile, versus metaphor not used as a metaphor in communication, on the other, for instance as with the regular temporal and abstract uses of spatial prepositions (Steen, 2008, 2023). This is another type of ...
The present paper deals with metaphor, which is a major player in human cognition and communication. The study first provides an overview of contemporary metaphor theories. Then it describes metaphor identification and processing procedures that are widely used in modern investigations.
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May 9, 2019 · Abstract. Metaphor is pervasive in everyday communication. It is. known to help people understand complex topics, com-. municate efficiently, and influence others. In this. paper, we provide a ...
Jan 1, 2014 · Rather, relevance theory does not ignore speaker's role in the course of communication. We analyze the process of metaphor interpretation to show that relevance theory is a full-fledged theory taking into consideration the roles of both speaker and hearer in communication. Second, the motivation problem is not totally ignored by relevance ...
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Mar 31, 2024 · Metaphor in thought corresponds to Lakoff and Johnson’s conceptual metaphor, whose function is defined as “framing,” i.e., placing a metaphor within a conceptual framework. Metaphor in communication is defined as “deliberate metaphor” and its function is to provide an alternative perspective on the topic of the metaphor.