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According to Lakoff and Johnson, what is the predominant theory of the nature of the mind?
According to Lakoff and Johnson, what is the predominant theory of the nature of the mind?
What are the two explicit parts in verbal metaphor?
What are the two explicit parts in verbal metaphor?
What is the ground in the metaphor 'Lee is a block of ice'?
What is the ground in the metaphor 'Lee is a block of ice'?
What does the vehicle represent in a verbal metaphor?
What does the vehicle represent in a verbal metaphor?
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In the context of verbal metaphors, what does 'topic' refer to?
In the context of verbal metaphors, what does 'topic' refer to?
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What is another term for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor?
What is another term for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor?
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Metaphor Theory
- According to Lakoff and Johnson, the predominant theory of the nature of the mind is that it is fundamentally metaphorical, meaning that much of our abstract thought and language is rooted in metaphor.
Verbal Metaphor
- A verbal metaphor consists of two explicit parts: the topic and the vehicle.
- The ground in the metaphor 'Lee is a block of ice' is the underlying idea or concept that connects the topic (Lee) and the vehicle (a block of ice).
- In a verbal metaphor, the vehicle represents the concept or idea that is used to describe the topic, providing a new perspective or understanding of the topic.
- In the context of verbal metaphors, the topic refers to the subject or entity being described or characterized.
- Another term for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor is 'tenor'.
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Explore the theory of conceptual structure through metaphor representation as discussed in the works of Lakoff (1987) and Johnson (1980). This article delves into the aspects of metaphor in thought and its implications for the nature of the mind, addressing objections and controversies.
