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1. 1. Punning Exploiting External and Internal Metaphors : A Study of Groucho Marx's Use of Metaphor Reversal

   University essay from Engelska institutionen

   Author : Kalle Larsson; [2007]
   Keywords : polysemy; punning; metaphor reversal; figurative meaning; literal meaning; internal metaphor; external metaphor; idiom; continuum; universe of discourse;

   Abstract : The aim of this study has been to analyse metaphorical strings which have been interpreted literally, a process referred to as metaphor reversal. This was first described by Löflund (1999:18) and the specific term was later coined by Alm-Arvius (2006:6). Metaphor reversal is basically a subcategory of the broader term polysemy punning. READ MORE