Metaphor

''Metaphor'' a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another is becoming an increasingly popular area of study as it is relevant to the work of semanticists pragmatists discourse analysts and also those working at the interface of language and literature and in other disciplines such as philosophy and psychology. This book provides a summary critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood drawing on research from linguistics psychology and other disciplines. In order to ground the discussion in actual language use the book uses examples from discourse including casual conversations political speeches literature humor religion and science. Written in a non-technical style the book includes clear definitions examples discussion questions and a glossary making it ideal for graduate-level seminars.