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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?
- Metaphoric representation (correct)
- Controversial ideas
- Generative approaches to linguistics
- Objectivist metaphysics
What are the two explicit parts in verbal metaphor?
What are the two explicit parts in verbal metaphor?
- Subject and object
- Ground and connection
- Entity and material
- Target and source (correct)
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'?
- Emotional unresponsiveness
- Cold temperature (correct)
- Implicit relationship
- Connection between Lee and ice
What does the vehicle represent in a verbal metaphor?
What does the vehicle represent in a verbal metaphor?
In the context of verbal metaphors, what does 'topic' refer to?
In the context of verbal metaphors, what does 'topic' refer to?
What is another term for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor?
What is another term for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor?
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Metaphorical representation of the mind?
Metaphorical representation of the mind?
According to Lakoff and Johnson, the mind predominantly operates through metaphors.
Explicit parts of a verbal metaphor
Explicit parts of a verbal metaphor
A verbal metaphor has a "target" (what is being described metaphorically) and a "source" (what is being used to describe it).
"Ground" in 'Lee is a block of ice'
"Ground" in 'Lee is a block of ice'
The shared quality of coldness between Lee and a block of ice.
Vehicle's role in a verbal metaphor?
Vehicle's role in a verbal metaphor?
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Definition of 'topic' in verbal metaphor
Definition of 'topic' in verbal metaphor
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Synonym for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor
Synonym for 'vehicle' in verbal metaphor
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Study Notes
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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