Discourse metaphors

Buchbeitrag

The article introduces the notion of discourse metaphor, relatively stable metaphorical mappings that function as a key framing device within a particular discourse over a certain period of time. Discourse metaphors are illustrated by case studies from three lines of research: on the cultural imprint of metaphors, on the negotiation of metaphors and on cross-linguistic occurrence. The source concepts of discourse metaphors refer to phenomenologically salient real or fictitious objects that are part of interactional space (i.e., can be pointed at, like MACHINES or HOUSES) and/or occupy an important place in cultural imagination. Discourse metaphors change both over time and across the discourses where they are used. The implications of focussing on different types of source domains for our thinking about the embodiment and sociocultural situatedness of metaphor is discussed, with particular reference to recent developments in Conceptual Metaphor Theory. Research on discourse suggests that situatedness is a crucial factor in the functioning and dynamics of metaphor.

Angaben zum Objekt

• Sprache: Englisch

Klassifikation und Themen

• Thema: Metapher ; Kritische Diskursanalyse ; Sprache

Beteiligte, Orts- und Zeitangaben

• Ereignis: Geistige Schöpfung
• (wer): Zinken, Jörg ; Hellsten, Iina ; Nerlich, Brigitte
• Ereignis: Veröffentlichung
• (wer): Berlin/New York : de Gruyter
• (wann): 2016-11-23

Weitere Informationen

• URN: urn:nbn:de:bsz:mh39-56185
• Letzte Aktualisierung: 06.03.2025, 09:00 MEZ