Luận văn An investigation into metaphors used in inaugural addresses made by the presidents of the united states

Tóm tắt Luận văn An investigation into metaphors used in inaugural addresses made by the presidents of the united states: ...rce to the target one whereas metonymy is the mapping within a single domain. Hence, metaphor has two conceptual domains involved, and metonymy involves only one conceptual domain. Secondly, metaphor is employed commonly for easier understanding; the source domain is mapped onto the target ...as a comparison between the unknown and the known; the abstract and the concrete. Obviously, it helps to make a highly abstract image to become a more concrete one. If something is real and concrete, people are supposed to be able to perceive it by the senses. It can be seen, heard, smelle... that a just nation is trusted on its word when recourse is had to armaments and wars to bridle others.” [39] 4.2.2.3. The Will and Strength of Human Beings is a Weapon 20 Weapon in a war may be bombs, guns, knives or swords, but in politics, it is the will and strength of human beings....