Metaphor has been studied as a pervasive and intrinsic discourse tool over the last decades
in many different types of discourse (Lakoff and Johnson 1980, Semino 2008, Kövecses …

The study presented in this dissertation contributes to the research field of Metaphor Theory
(Lakoff & Johnson 1980; Kövecses 2008, 2010; among many others) from a socio-cognitive …

The present chapter analyzes metaphor use in a Spanish pre-electoral debate and its
interplay with evaluation. The metaphorical expressions found are cross-culturally …

In recent years, metaphor and frame have been shown to be principle organizers of political
discourse (Lakoff, 1996, 2004; Charteris-Black, 2008). From this point of view, the most …

The present paper examines metaphors in the discourse of elections from a cross-linguistic
perspective. The methodological framework brings together the conceptual theory of …

Metaphor is used for different functions, including supporting the deve lopment of new
knowledge and theory, communicating this, and persuading or framing its topic. All of these …

Metaphor is a highly used rhetorical tool in crisis discourse. The housing markets that
collapse, an economic hurricane that swept the world, a distorted market that creates …

The use of metaphors in political discourse is a linguistic strategy that has been used all
over the world. Studies on metaphor have therefore been done in various parts of the world …

In political discourse metaphors are frequently employed for persuading and manipulating
the public. The aim of our research is to show whether there are differences in the use of …

Every speech is embellished by the metaphoric expression, despite its context, content, and
tone. In different fields, the application of metaphors may vary, yet still they are used …