Metaphor Analysis - Research Practice in Applied Linguistics, Social Sciences and the Humanities - Lynne Cameron

Metaphor Analysis - Research Practice in Applied Linguistics, Social Sciences and the Humanities - Lynne Cameron

8: Metaphors and discourse activity

Metaphor Analysis - Research Practice in Applied Linguistics, Social Sciences and the Humanities - Lynne Cameron

Lynne Cameron [+-]
The Open University
Lynne Cameron is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the Centre for Language and Communication, The Open University.

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This chapter demonstrates how analysis of discourse activity complements metaphor analysis to reveal the functions of metaphor in the production and interpretation of talk and text.

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Cameron, Lynne . 8: Metaphors and discourse activity. Metaphor Analysis - Research Practice in Applied Linguistics, Social Sciences and the Humanities. Equinox eBooks Publishing, United Kingdom. p. 147-160 Jun 2010. ISBN 9781845534479. https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/view-chapter/?id=28628. Date accessed: 29 Mar 2024 doi: 10.1558/equinox.28628. Jun 2010

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