Format:
1 Online-Ressource (ix, 230 pages)
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781139136822
Series Statement:
Key topics in semantics and pragmatics
Content:
'Metaphor', a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another, is becoming an increasingly popular area of study, as it is relevant to the work of semanticists, pragmatists, discourse analysts and also those working at the interface of language and literature and in other disciplines such as philosophy and psychology. This book provides a summary, critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood, drawing on research from linguistics, psychology and other disciplines. In order to ground the discussion in actual language use, the book uses examples from discourse, including casual conversations, political speeches, literature, humor, religion and science. Written in a non-technical style, the book includes clear definitions, examples, discussion questions and a glossary, making it ideal for graduate-level seminars.
Content:
Introduction -- Understanding metaphors: Substitution and Property Attribution Theories Categorization and Relevance -- Conceptual Metaphors -- Perceptual Simulation -- Metaphors and framing effects -- Language Play: Metaphors, stories, and Humor -- Metaphors in Conversation -- Metaphors in Politics -- Metaphors in Literature -- Closing reflections
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781107606661
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781107022546
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781107022546
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781107606661
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Ritchie, L. David, 1943 - Metaphor Cambridge [u.a.] : Cambridge Univ. Press, 2013 ISBN 9781107606661
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781107022546
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781107022546
Language:
English
Subjects:
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
Keywords:
Metapher
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9781139136822
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