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3 days ago · Metaphors are based on the contradiction (A = B)& (A≠B), while similes are contradiction-free. Definitions of words (in dictionaries or academic papers) have the same form as metaphors, but are not metaphors due to their stating what A is or signifies, as in A means B, or A = B. Being explanations of A, they cannot possess the A ≠ B ...
May 9, 2019 · 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.
essays explore the significance of metaphor in language, thought, culture, and artistic expres-sion. There are five main themes of the book: the roots of metaphor, metaphor understand-ing, metaphor in language and culture, metaphor in reasoning and feeling, and metaphor in nonverbal expression.
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Jan 1, 2014 · Abstract. The present paper shows the development of the concept of metaphor since Aristotle's first definition until the interpretations provided by cognitive linguists in the second half of the...
Aug 20, 2023 · In this research, we focus on two metaphors: Arguments Are Buildings and writing is cooking, eating, digesting. The study was conducted through workshops for students of EAP using either Legos or cooking props to help them link the metaphors to their writing skills.
Research shows that metaphors are a useful instructional tool in the science classroom, and additional research shows that student understanding of the writing process impacts the quality of the students’ final products. This article investigates the potential value of applying metaphors to writing instruction.
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speeches and policies. When we examine the metaphors used by a speaker or advocate for a particular position, we can discover much about their underlying assumptions, which often are not made explicit. When we discover these underlying assumptions, we can examine them, critique them, and suggest other ways of looking at the situation.
