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Metaphor /
A summary, critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood.
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| Format: | Printed Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2013.
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Table of Contents:
- 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.