TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ritchie,L.David
TI  - Metaphor
T2  - Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics
SN  - 9781139136822 (ebook)
AV  - P301.5.M48 R5776 2013
U1  - 808.032 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Metaphor
N1  - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016)
N2  - '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
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139136822
ER  -