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1. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-a-mixed-metaphor-1691395Mixed Metaphor Definition and Examples - ThoughtCo

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   Jun 6, 2019 · "Mixed metaphors are frowned on because they create a confusion instead of a fusion of effects, like the 'Irish bull' about the man who, whenever he opened his mouth, put his foot in it" (Louis Untermeyer, The Pursuit of Poetry).

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2. www.masterclass.com › articles › mixed-metaphorMixed Metaphors Explained: 8 Examples of Mixed Metaphors

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   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.

3. www.sciencedirect.com › science › articleWhy we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse coherence ...

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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.

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4. www.languagehumanities.org › what-is-a-mixedWhat Is a Mixed Metaphor? - Language Humanities

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   May 23, 2024 · A mixed metaphor is a type of metaphor in which the metaphoric image includes either two different metaphors together, which do not function well together, or several concepts that ultimately make the metaphor confusing.

5. library.fiveable.me › mixed-metaphorsMixed metaphors - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts ...

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   Mixed metaphors are figures of speech that combine inconsistent or contradictory metaphors within the same expression, often leading to humorous or nonsensical results.

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   Aug 16, 2024 · Why is it Called Mixed Metaphors? Mixed metaphors arise when two or more unrelated metaphors are blended together, often creating a humorous or nonsensical effect. The term “mixed” indicates the fusion of these different metaphorical expressions into one, resulting in an image or comparison that isn’t typically found in everyday language.

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   Why are mixed metaphors frowned on?

   • "Mixed metaphors are frowned on because they create a confusion instead of a fusion of effects, like the 'Irish bull' about the man who, whenever he opened his mouth, put his foot in it" (Louis Untermeyer, The Pursuit of Poetry).

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   What is a mixed metaphor?

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   Mixed Metaphors Explained: 8 Examples of Mixed Metaphors

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   Are mixed metaphors awkward?

   • When mixed metaphors are parts of different discourse slots that is reason enough for the fact that little, if any awkwardness arises. M. Kimmel / Journal of Pragmatics 42 (2010) 97–115110 5.3.

   Why we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse coherence

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   Are mixed metaphors imagistic?

   • 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. Mixed metaphors like these have traditionally posed a challenge to theorists.

   Why we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse coherence

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   What is a mixed metaphor cluster?

   • Specifically, concerning the type of metaphor cluster we called ‘mixed’ cognitive linguists face a key challenge. As the examples have demonstrated, mixed metaphors in newspaper commentaries cannot usually be put down to incoherent or out of the ordinary argumentation patterns.

   Why we mix metaphors (and mix them well): Discourse coherence

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   Does mixed metaphor dominantly occur across clause boundaries?

   • The fact that in newspaper commentaries mixed metaphor dominantly occurs across clause boundaries elegantly explains my earlier findings (although I will look at other cases below). When mixed metaphors are parts of different discourse slots that is reason enough for the fact that little, if any awkwardness arises. M.

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   The Crossword Solver found 30 answers to "MIXED METAPHOR", 5 letters crossword clue. The Crossword Solver finds answers to classic crosswords and cryptic crossword puzzles. Enter the length or pattern for better results. Click the answer to find similar crossword clues.