Metaphors
What conceptual metaphor is illustrated by "Time is money"?
TIME IS MONEY.
Cognitive Linguistics studies only grammar and sentence structure.
FALSE
Cognitive Linguistics studies language, meaning and cognition, not only grammar.
In "The book is on the table", identify the figure and the ground.
Figure: the book. Ground: the table.
Identify the adjective in this sentence: "She is a brilliant student."
Brilliant – adjective.
What type of metaphor is "I'm feeling down"?
Orientational metaphor: SADNESS IS DOWN.
Prototype Theory suggests that some category members are more representative than others.
TRUE
Some category members are more representative than others.
Is "The White House announced a decision" metaphor or metonymy? Explain.
Metonymy. The White House represents the US administration.
What is the adverb in: "He speaks English fluently"?
Fluently – adverb.
Identify the source and target domains in "Life is a journey."
Source domain: JOURNEY. Target domain: LIFE.
Metaphors are only decorative devices used in poetry.
FALSE
Metaphors are also fundamental to everyday thinking.
Why might a robin be considered a more typical bird than a penguin?
A robin is closer to the common mental image of a typical bird.
What does the idiom "Break the ice" mean?
To make people feel more comfortable and start a conversation.
Explain the conceptual meaning of "He attacked my argument."
ARGUMENT IS WAR. It presents disagreement as a battle.
The figure is the main object, while the ground provides its background.
TRUE
Figure is the main object; ground is its background.
Explain how the expression "She is in trouble" illustrates an image schema.
Container image schema: trouble is conceptualized as a space or container in which someone can be located.
Complete the proverb: "Actions speak louder than _____."
Words.
Create a conceptual metaphor for EDUCATION and explain its mapping.
Example: EDUCATION IS A JOURNEY. Teachers are guides, lessons are steps, and graduation is the destination.
Two people can describe the same situation differently because of construal.
TRUE
Construal allows different perspectives on the same situation.
How can culture and personal experience influence the interpretation of the word HOME? Give two different interpretations.
HOME can represent safety, family, belonging, memories or personal difficulties. Interpretation depends on experience and culture.
Explain the meaning of "A blessing in disguise" and give an example of a situation.
Something that seems bad at first but eventually brings a positive result.