Metaphor in Discourse

by Elena Semino

Book Overview

'Metaphor' is the phenomenon whereby we talk and, potentially, think about something in terms of something else. In this book Elena Semino discusses metaphor as a common linguistic occurrence, which is varied in its textual appearance, versatile in the functions it may perform, and central to many different types of communication, from informal interaction to political speeches. She discusses the use of metaphor across a variety of texts and genres...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521686962
• ISBN13: 9780521686969
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.8"