Patrick Hanks
Nine issues in metaphor theory and analysis
Hanks, Patrick
Authors
Abstract
Starting as a review article discussing an important book on Metaphor and Corpus Linguistics, this article goes on to explore the distinctions between a) literal meaning and metaphor; b) conceptual metaphor and linguistic metaphor; c) creativity and convention in linguistic behaviour. It is now widely recognized that metaphor is a fundamental component of meaning in language, not a matter of mere decoration. The article suggests a new approach to the typology of metaphor, with an emphasis on semantic resonance. It argues that metaphors are generally a linguistic or cultural gestalt, rather than an experiential gestalt (as proposed by Lakoff and Johnson, 1980). It emphasizes the importance of statistical significance as a tool for recognizing relevant collocations (“frequency alone is not enough”) and discusses available statistical tools for this purpose.
Citation
Hanks, P. (2010). Nine issues in metaphor theory and analysis. International Journal of Corpus Linguistics, 15(1), 133-150. https://doi.org/10.1075/ijcl.15.1.06han
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2010 |
Journal | International Journal of Corpus Linguistics |
Print ISSN | 1384-6655 |
Publisher | John Benjamins Publishing |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 133-150 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1075/ijcl.15.1.06han |
Keywords | metaphor theory, metaphor analysis |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/985370 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/ijcl.15.1.06han |