An open question in research on multimodal figuration is how to mitigate the analyst's bias in
identifying and interpreting metaphor and metonymy; an issue that determines the …

Reliable identification of metaphors from multimodal discourse has attracted scholarly
attention in recent years. However, the role of individual differences in identifying creative …

People regularly encounter metaphors in a variety of different communicative settings, but
most studies of metaphor framing have relied exclusively on written materials. Across three …

The concept of multimodal metaphor has generated a growing body of literature over the
past decades. However, a systemic review of the domain seems to be lacking in relevant …

As current research into metaphor moves away from the heavily theoretical confines of
conceptual metaphor and the first wave of Cognitive Metaphor Theory (1980), the last …

This chapter discusses and reflects on the contributions in the “metaphor analysis in
multimodal discourse” part of the current book, and sketches developments and challenges …

The present study investigated whether distinctive features influence speakers' evaluations
of metaphor aptness and their preference for metaphor use. We examined three types of …

Abstract Conceptual Metaphor Theory's central idea that metaphor is a figure of thought
rather than a figure of language has led to the examination of non-verbal and multimodal …

Metaphor and metonymy are key tools in communication, particularly when abstract ideas or
emotions are discussed. While studies have explored the role played by metaphor and …

Although a large number of studies have addressed metaphor comprehension, only a few
attempts have so far been made at exploring the process of metaphor production. Therefore …