Framing metaphor use over time: ‘Free Economy’ metaphors in Hong Kong political discourse (1997–2017)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lingua.2020.102955
Abstract: Abstract Diachronic studies on metaphor use in public discourse have primarily focused on Inner Circle English and European languages. However, the usage patterns of specific metaphorical frames over time is universal or cultural-specific remains underexplored.… read more here.
Keywords: metaphor use; free economy; economy metaphors; economy ... See more keywords
On the Interpersonal Function of Metaphor Use
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DOI: 10.1027/1864-9335/a000431
Abstract: Abstract. Empathy and perspective taking play important roles in interpersonal functioning. As prior research has linked metaphor use to emotional understanding, it is likely that metaphor use is a... read more here.
Keywords: metaphor; interpersonal function; metaphor use; function metaphor ... See more keywords
The Effects of Metaphor Use and Message Format on Cognitive Processing and Persuasive Outcomes of Condom Promotion Messages
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DOI: 10.1080/10510974.2017.1396543
Abstract: The potential of pictorial and verbal metaphors to gain attention and enhance persuasion is considerable. Few scholars, however, have investigated the persuasive effects of metaphor in health messages. We applied a 2 × 2 factorial… read more here.
Keywords: message; cognitive processing; effects metaphor; metaphor ... See more keywords
‘Barbed wire wrapped around my feet’: Metaphor use in chronic pain
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DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12432
Abstract: Objectives As there is no objective test for pain, sufferers rely on language to communicate their pain experience. Pain description frequently takes the form of metaphor; however, there has been limited research in this area.… read more here.
Keywords: barbed wire; metaphor; metaphor use; chronic pain ... See more keywords