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D. Gentner, Brian F. Bowdle
2006
2006
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Gentner, D., & Bowdle, B. F. (2006). Metaphor Processing, Psychology of.
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Gentner, D., and Brian F. Bowdle. “Metaphor Processing, Psychology Of” (2006).
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@article{d2006a,
title = {Metaphor Processing, Psychology of},
year = {2006},
author = {Gentner, D. and Bowdle, Brian F.}
}
Abstract
A metaphor is a statement that characterizes one thing in terms of another thing, juxtaposing concepts from separate domains of experience. Metaphor can be used to describe abstract or unfamiliar topics, and to express ideas difficult to convey with literal language.
Keywords:
metaphor; simile; figurative comparison; analogy