Essays about: "Paula Friström Bala"

Found 1 essay containing the words Paula Friström Bala.

  1. 1. A cognitive approach to figurative language : Translating conceptual metaphors and hyperboles

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Paula Friström Bala; [2015]
    Keywords : cognition; literal translation; transference translation; meaning translation;

    Abstract : The present study combines quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate translation strategies applied in a translation of a few chapters in Cat Counsellor, which is a book about cat behaviour. A cognitive approach and translation strategies are the focus of this essay, which arrives at the conclusion that figurative language in general, and conceptual metaphors and hyperboles in particular, are used to manipulate, or rather convince readers of Cat Counsellor of a certain outlook. READ MORE