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Bodily action and metaphorical meaning

Authors :
Gibbs, Jr., Raymond W.
Wilson, Nicole L.
Source :
Style. Fall 2002, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p524, 19 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The human body serves as a frequent source of our metaphorical thought and language. This is not surprising given that metaphor provides the resource to understand ideas, events, and objects [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00394238
Volume :
36
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Style
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.94775629