METAPHOR

Informationen zum Autor L. David Ritchie is Professor in the Department of Communication at Portland State University. Klappentext A summary, critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood. Zusammenfassung 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. Written in a non-technical style! the book includes clear definitions! examples! discussion questions and a glossary! making it ideal for graduate-level seminars. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Understanding metaphors: substitution and property attribution theories; 3. Categorization and relevance; 4. Conceptual metaphors; 5. Perceptual simulation; 6. Metaphors and framing effects; 7. Language play: metaphors, stories, and humor; 8. Metaphors in conversation; 9. Metaphors in politics; 10. Metaphors in literature; 11. Closing reflections.

Product details

• Authors: David L. Ritchie, L David Ritchie, L. David Ritchie, L. David (Portland State University) Ritchie, RITCHIE L DAVID
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.01.2013
• EAN: 9781107606661
• ISBN: 978-1-107-60666-1
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 215 mm x 11 mm
• Series: Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics; Key Topics in Semantics and Pr; Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics; Key Topics in Semantics and Pr
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures