Metaphorical Stories in Discourse

Informationen zum Autor L. David Ritchie is Professor of Communication at Portland State University, where he has taught since 1990. He is the author of three books, including Metaphor (Cambridge, 2014). Klappentext This book defines and explains, in straightforward language, metaphorical stories using examples from sources such as conversations, speeches, and editorial cartoons. Zusammenfassung When Hillary Clinton conceded in 2008 that she didn't quite 'shatter the glass ceiling'! she used an abbreviated metaphorical story! in which stories about one topic are presented as stories about something entirely different. This book examines metaphorical stories as a means to a deeper understanding of ordinary communication. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Understanding metaphors: substitution and property attribution theories; 3. Understanding metaphors: theories based on semantic relationships; 4. Conceptual metaphors; 5. Perceptual simulation; 6. Metaphors and framing effects; 7. Language play: metaphors, stories, and humor; 8. Conversation; 9. Metaphors in politics; 10. Metaphors in literature; 11. Closing reflections.

Product details

• Authors: L. David Ritchie, L. David (Portland State University) Ritchie, Ritchie L. David
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9781107168305
• ISBN: 978-1-107-16830-5
• No. of pages: 282
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Communication Studies, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics, Semantics, discourse analysis, etc