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Metaphor in discourse

Author: Elena Semino
Publisher: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"'Metaphor' is the phenomenon whereby we talk and, potentially, think about something in terms of something else. In this book Elena Semino discusses metaphor as a common linguistic occurrence, which is varied in its textual appearance, versatile in the functions it may perform, and central to many different types of communication, from informal interaction to political speeches. She discusses the use of metaphor  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Elena Semino
ISBN: 9780521867306 0521867304 9780521686969 0521686962
OCLC Number: 214935382
Description: xii, 247 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: 1. Introduction: studying metaphor in discourse --
2. Metaphor in literature --
3. Metaphor in politics --
4. Metaphor in science and education --
5. Metaphor in other genres and discourses: two further case studies --
6. Corpora and metaphor --
7. Conclusions.
Responsibility: Elena Semino.
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This 2008 book discusses metaphor at work in a variety of linguistic contexts, from election leaflets to specialist scientific articles.  Read more...

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'... one of the most comprehensive introductory monographs which touch upon many topics in both metaphor and discourse studies. ... The book is an excellent contribution to metaphor studies. ... Read more...

 
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