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They can transform mundane or routine messages into more engaging and thought-provoking interactions. 10. Aesthetic Appeal: Metaphors contribute to the beauty and aesthetics of language. They make communication more interesting and enjoyable, appealing to the sensory and imaginative aspects of language use. 11.
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.
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 ...
- The Impact of Metaphors in Communication
- The Impact of Metaphors For Understanding Ourselves and Others
- Conclusion
- Notes
Lakoff and Johnson’s (2003) analysis of the role that metaphors play in communication resonates very strongly with what I’ve learnt and share with RiverRhee‘s delegates on management, and communication and influencing courses: So whilst the words (and metaphors) we use might be representative of our own experiences, feelings and intuition, we have ...
I’ve started reading another book on my list: “Hope in a corner of my heart” by Gina Campbell (2018). In the introduction she says: Campbell goes on to say in her introduction that the metaphors you created, unconsciously, in the past, will have been a way to conceptualise and respond to something that happened. They will have given you strategies ...
What kind of metaphors can you spot in what you think, write and say? What metaphors are the people around you using? How do these affect your interactions and communications with others? And what insights do these bring for your self-understanding and your understanding of others?
References Campbell, G. (2018). Hope in a corner of my heart. A healing journey through the dream-logical world of inner metaphors. Bloomington: Balboa Press Goodman, E. (2020). Tuning into and exploring metaphors with clean language. Retrieved from https://elisabethgoodman.wordpress.com/2020/12/16/the-manager-as-coach-tuning-into-and-exploring-met...
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Feb 22, 2024 · This metaphor depicts emotional vulnerability and self-protection through the imagery of building walls. It conveys the idea of someone becoming emotionally guarded to prevent further pain, using the physical act of constructing walls as a symbol for the emotional barriers we erect. 5. The Mind as a Garden.
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At the heart of these claims is the idea that metaphors both reflect underlying conceptual structures and processes and shape how people think. Studying metaphor can there-fore lead to a better understanding of the relationship between language and thought (Gibbs, 1994; Lakoff & Johnson, 1980, 1999).
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Dec 25, 2022 · Metaphors for Communication. 1. “The Elephant in the Room”. Meaning: This metaphor refers to an issue or problem that is present but goes unacknowledged or is deliberately avoided. It’s as if there is a large elephant in the room that everyone can see but no one wants to discuss. In a Sentence: During the family dinner, the tension ...
