Why metaphors make good insults: perspectives, presupposition, and pragmatics
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DOI: 10.1007/s11098-015-0525-y
Abstract: Metaphors are powerful communicative tools because they produce ‘framing effects’. These effects are especially palpable when the metaphor is an insult that denigrates the hearer or someone he cares about. In such cases, just comprehending… read more here.
Keywords: make good; metaphors make; perspectives presupposition; insults perspectives ... See more keywords
Good reviewers make a good journal
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DOI: 10.1071/pcv25n4_ed
Abstract: Followers ofmodern internetmemeswill have seenmany versions of the ‘Downfall’ meme in which a pivotal scene of rage from the last days ofHitler’s life is given anachronistic subtitles to comment on many contemporary events (https://knowyourmeme.com/ memes/hitlers-downfall-parodies).… read more here.
Keywords: good reviewers; make good; peer review; reviewers make ... See more keywords
Mothers Do Not Make Good Workers: The Role of Work/Life Balance Policies in Reinforcing Gendered Stereotypes
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DOI: 10.1080/23269995.2018.1521129
Abstract: ‘Family friendly’ policies such as maternity leave allow millions of women in the United States to take some time off when they give birth or adopt a child in order to spend time physically recuper... read more here.
Keywords: make good; role work; workers role; good workers ... See more keywords
Make a good impression: Recommend different products for self-presentation
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DOI: 10.1177/03128962231166246
Abstract: Word-of-mouth (WOM) has become one of the most important ways consumers obtain and deliver self-image. However, little research has investigated how product type influences consumers’ WOM intention through self-presentation motivation. Across six studies, this research… read more here.
Keywords: self presentation; presentation; good impression; make good ... See more keywords