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This study analyzes the use of conceptual metaphors on Polish and American internet forums for mothers. In order to achieve these objectives, the author compiled a corpus consisting of ten thousand posts from Polish internet forums and ten thousand posts from American ones. The topics of threads were various, ranging from giving advice on breastfeeding to sex during pregnancy. The study contributes to a better understanding of online discussions – this issue has not been frequently investigated, especially from a comparative perspective.



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Conceptual Metaphor Theory – Metonymy – Metaphtonymy – The internet as a medium stimulating communication – Features of language used in online communication – A comparative analysis of metaphors used on Polish and American internet forums – Overview of cognitive linguistics and various theories of metaphors

Metaphors Used on Polish and American Internet

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      Publisher: Peter Lang AG
      Publication Date: 26/06/2018
      ISBN13: 9783631673935, 978-3631673935
      ISBN10: 3631673930

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This study analyzes the use of conceptual metaphors on Polish and American internet forums for mothers. In order to achieve these objectives, the author compiled a corpus consisting of ten thousand posts from Polish internet forums and ten thousand posts from American ones. The topics of threads were various, ranging from giving advice on breastfeeding to sex during pregnancy. The study contributes to a better understanding of online discussions – this issue has not been frequently investigated, especially from a comparative perspective.



      Table of Contents

      Conceptual Metaphor Theory – Metonymy – Metaphtonymy – The internet as a medium stimulating communication – Features of language used in online communication – A comparative analysis of metaphors used on Polish and American internet forums – Overview of cognitive linguistics and various theories of metaphors

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