Metaphor (Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics) - Softcover

Ritchie, David L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107606667 ISBN 13: 9781107606661

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Inhaltsangabe

'Metaphor', a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another, is becoming an increasingly popular area of study, as it is relevant to the work of semanticists, pragmatists, discourse analysts and also those working at the interface of language and literature and in other disciplines such as philosophy and psychology. This book provides 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. In order to ground the discussion in actual language use, the book uses examples from discourse, including casual conversations, political speeches, literature, humor, religion and science. Written in a non-technical style, the book includes clear definitions, examples, discussion questions and a glossary, making it ideal for graduate-level seminars.

Über diesen Titel

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

L. David Ritchie is Professor in the Department of Communication at Portland State University.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1107606667
• ISBN 13: 9781107606661
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Avery; https://www.avery.fr/; ; chemin des peupliers 27; Dardilly; Frankreich