Definition and Examples of a Conceptual Metaphor - ThoughtCo
2019年9月8日 · A conceptual metaphor—also known as a generative metaphor—is a metaphor (or figurative comparison) in which one idea (or conceptual domain) is understood in terms of …
Conceptual metaphor - Wikipedia
In cognitive linguistics, conceptual metaphor, or cognitive metaphor, refers to the understanding of one idea, or conceptual domain, in terms of another. An example of this is the understanding …
(PDF) Conceptual metaphor theory - ResearchGate
2017年1月1日 · Supported by abundant linguistic evidence, Conceptual Metaphor Theory posits that people draw upon concrete concepts to structure abstract ones via metaphorical …
Conceptual metaphors (Chapter 4) - Metaphor
I will begin this chapter with a summary of conceptual metaphor theory, and then discuss several examples of conceptual metaphors.
What is Conceptual Metaphor? : Definition,Examples & Use
Conceptual metaphors are cognitive mechanisms that help abstract or complex ideas to be understood and expressed through more familiar or concrete domains. This involves mapping …
Metaphor as a “Matter of Thought”: Conceptual Metaphor Theory
2024年3月31日 · Conceptual Metaphor Theory proposed by Lakoff and Johnson aims to investigate conventional metaphorical expressions that arise from conceptual metaphors …
Conceptual Metaphor Theory - SpringerLink
In a radical departure from theories based on digital, amodal accounts of cognition and language, Lakoff and Johnson (1980) proposed an account of metaphor as fundamentally conceptual, …
Evaluating Conceptual Metaphor Theory - Taylor & Francis Online
2011年10月27日 · A major revolution in the study of metaphor occurred 30 years ago with the introduction of “conceptual metaphor theory” (CMT). Unlike previous theories of metaphor and …
(PDF) Conceptual Metaphor Theory - ResearchGate
2020年1月1日 · Conceptual metaphor theory (CMT) posits that nonliteral language is a key element in human understanding and expression.
Conceptual metaphor - (Language and Culture) - Fiveable
A conceptual metaphor is a cognitive mechanism that allows individuals to understand one idea or conceptual domain in terms of another, often using language as a medium for this understanding.
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