Metaphor in Discourse
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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 across a variety of texts and genres...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521686962
ISBN13:9780521686969
Release Date:September 2008
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:260 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.8"
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