Context and Connection in Metaphor
| Author | : L. David Ritchie |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2006-10-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230286825 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230286828 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (828 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Context and Connection in Metaphor by : L. David Ritchie
Download or read book Context and Connection in Metaphor written by L. David Ritchie and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do people understand metaphorical language? Can a commonplace metaphor affect the way people think even if they don't interpret it? Why does it matter how people interpret metaphors? The author proposes an original communication-based theory of metaphor that answers these and other questions about metaphors and metaphorical language.
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