Beyond smell: rethinking the figurative force of olfactory language
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DOI: 10.1515/cllt-2025-0001
Abstract: Abstract This study examines the usage, semantics, and affective valence of olfactory metaphors in English, addressing a gap in sensory language and metaphor research. We analyze eight basic smell lexemes (smell, aroma, scent, odor, stench,… read more here.
Keywords: beyond smell; sensory language; olfactory; smell rethinking ... See more keywords
The Effects of Sensory Language in Human Trafficking Survival Storytelling: An Empirical Study
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DOI: 10.1515/humaff-2024-0035
Abstract: Abstract Combatting human trafficking calls for new solutions and strategies. The study aims to test whether sensory language promotes the effect of co-presence in media stories. Apart from the methods of corpus and narrative analyses,… read more here.
Keywords: sensory language; trafficking survival; human trafficking; language ... See more keywords