Resonance From the Past to the Future:Mythological Metaphors in Chinese Science Fiction Films

This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilized specifically in the futuristic narratives of modern Chinese science fiction.By referring to academic dialogues,this paper argues that ancient mythologies can be recreated in modern science fiction and create modern mythologies in futuristic narratives to present or deal with modern human fears.Based on this argument,this paper then continues to explore what kinds of modern mythologies science fiction might deliver.The Chinese film The Wandering Earth(2019)will be discussed in terms of its mythological symbols and metaphors.This paper proposes a new approach through which to reconnect past stories with futuristic narratives and builds a frame in which to contextualize ancient mythologies in contemporary Chinese culture.

A Study on the Translation Strategies of Metaphors in Song Ci from the Perspective of Conceptual Metaphor

This article employs the theory of conceptual metaphor to conduct a thorough analysis and exploration of translation strategies for the metaphors in Song Ci. Ci, a treasure in ancient Chinese literature, makes frequent use of metaphor. Its unique form of expression and abundant artistic effects often create difficulties in translation. This study selects some representative metaphor examples from Song Ci to explore the patterns and strategies in the translation process. The study reveals that in face of the metaphors in Song Ci, translators need to comprehensively apply strategies such as retaining the metaphor, replacing the metaphor, and translating the literal meaning to ensure the quality of translation while restoring the aesthetic charm of the original metaphor.

Comparative Analysis of Metaphors of “Flowers” in English and Chinese Poetry from the Perspective of Cognitive Metaphor Theory

Poetry,as a crucial form of literary expression,often employs metaphor as a common rhetorical device.According to the perspective of cognitive metaphor theory,metaphor transcends its traditional linguistic boundaries and is recognized as a profound cognitive mechanism,manifesting as a broader cognitive phenomenon.This article is based on metaphorical examples of“flowers”in Chinese and English poetry,carefully selecting representative cases for in-depth analysis.The aim is to compare the imagery of“flowers”in Chinese and English poetry,observe their similarities and differences,thereby fostering a better understanding of poetry in both languages.Through this study,we not only delve into the intricacies of metaphor within poetry but also shed light on the distinct interpretations of the symbol of“flowers”in different cultural contexts,expanding our appreciation for the cultural diversity inherent in poetry.

Multimodal Metaphors Study-Take the Expression of Negative Emotion in Emojis as an Example

Using the multimodal metaphor theory,this article studies the multimodal metaphor of emotion.Emotions can be divided into positive emotions and negative emotions.Positive emotion metaphors include happiness metaphors and love metaphors,while negative emotion metaphors include anger metaphors,fear metaphors and sadness metaphors.They intuitively represent the source domain through physical signs,sensory effects,orientation dynamics and physical presentation close to the actual life,and the emotional multimodal metaphors in emojis have narrative and social functions.

National Image Construction from the Perspective of Multimodal Metaphor-A Case Study of the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics

The national image is a comprehensive concept with a distinct political feature,including the international image presented to the outside world,and also encompassing the national identity of the people.With the development of globalization,international cultural communication has become a crucial part of shaping the national image,and the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics has become an important opportunity for China to showcase its national image to the world in the post-pandemic era.Based on Forceville’s multimodal metaphor theory,this paper examines the metaphorical phenomena contained in the performance and their functions,effects,and purposes in the construction of the national image.It is found that there are many scenes,images,and narratives in the opening ceremony,including war metaphor,competition metaphor,personification metaphor,and other conceptual metaphors.The focus of this paper is on multimodal metaphor in a broad sense,mainly encompassing auditory and visual modes.Through the use of these multimodal metaphors,the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics builds an image of a vibrant,peace-loving,and responsible country,which not only demonstrates China’s cultural self-confidence,but also expresses the Chinese people’s beautiful vision for the early reunification of the motherland.

Mastering Metaphors: A Possible Path to Understand Modern Poetry

Understanding modern poetry is a big problem for average readers because of all kinds of rhetorical devices filled with them,especially metaphors,which are hard for the readers to understand clearly.Thus,grasping metaphors would provide a possible solution to enhance the understanding of modern poetry.Based on the motivation to better understand modern poetry,the paper explores the 11 mechanisms of metaphors in modern poetry with examples in detail,i.e.,blending,mapping,frame shifting,image schema,conceptual integration,contextual grounding,inter-subjectivity,embodied cognition,recursiveness,juxtaposition,shape-moulding,by borrowing some concepts from Cognitive Linguistics,literary studies,and Rhetorics,which can be adopted as means and methods to understand modern poems.

Conceptual Metaphor Analysis in Advertising Slogans about Coffee Brands

This paper delves into the strategic use of conceptual metaphors in advertising slogans for coffee brands,exploring how these linguistic devices influence consumer perception and brand appeal.By employing cognitive linguistic theories,this study categorizes eight global coffee brand slogans into five distinct metaphorical patterns,revealing the underlying conceptual mappings that enhance brand messaging.The analysis underscores the importance of metaphorical language in simplifying complex ideas,evoking emotional responses,and establishing a connection between the product and the consumer’s everyday experiences.This paper concludes that the judicious application of conceptual metaphors in advertising is a powerful tool for creating memorable and impactful slogans that resonate with the target audience.

The Application of Newmark’s Metaphor Theory in Novel Translation--A Case Study of“the Jade King:History of a Chinese Muslim Family”

This paper examines the metaphorical part of“The Jade King:History of a Chinese Muslim Family”,Hoda’s novel,under the guidance of Newmark’s theory of metaphor.Newmark proposes six categories of metaphors,namely Dead Metaphor,ClichéMetaphor,Stock or Standard Metaphor,Adapted Metaphor,Recent Metaphor,Original Metaphor;and seven strategies of metaphor translation,including reproducing the same image in the target language,replacing the image in the source language with a standard target language image,translation of metaphor by simile,translation of metaphor(or simile)by simile plus sense,conversion of metaphor to sense,deletion and same metaphor combined with sense.They can provide a strong theoretical support for analyzing the expressions of metaphors in novels and their translation methods.By deeply analyzing the expressions of metaphor and its translation methods in novels,it not only helps to understand the metaphorical meaning and cultural connotation of the original works,but also helps to explore the cultural differences and challenges faced by English and Chinese bilingualism in the process of metaphor translation,thereby significantly improving the translation level and promoting the development of translation research.

Metaphor，Personification，Metonymy的辨析

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Metonymy和Metaphor的英汉修辞比较

借代和借喻是英汉语中两种重要的修辞格,由于二者均涉及词义的转化,因此两种辞格容易混淆。本文指出了借代和借喻是两个不同的概念,阐述了借代和借喻的不同类型,在此基础上,本文从两者所构成的客观基础,两者中本体和借体喻体的关系,两者的转换方法和表达效果四个方面分析了两者的不同之处。

区别Metaphor和Metonymy的一种方法

由于隐喻和借代均涉及词义的物化，因此这两种辞格容易混淆，修辞学界对这两种辞格的区刑亦尚无定论。笔者依据人类心理相似联想和相邻联想的思维模式，提出一种区别隐喻和借代的方法，即看ＸｉｓＹ是否成立（其中Ｘ是被代物，Ｙ是用来替代的物体）。成立就是隐喻，否则就是借代。

A Comparative Study on Metaphor,Metonymy and Synecdoche:A Cognitive Perspective

The traditional approach studies metaphor, metonymy and synecdoche as individual linguistic expressions or rhetoric devices, which seems a little difficult to distinguish them from each other clearly. The cognitive linguistic view provides new perspectives and proofs for the study of them. According to cognitive linguists, they are a common cognitive phenomenon of human beings, far from being a mere matter of ornament to language. The article aims at pointing out the differences among them from a cognitive perspective. The comparison of them from a cognitive linguistic view can help the learners to master them more easily.

metaphor,metonymy和synecdoche辨析

metaphor（隐喻）、metonymy（换喻）、synecdoche（提喻）是英语中国接的修辞格。下面谈谈这三者的本质区别和种种表现形式，但愿能对英语学习者有所裨益。

Metaphor和Metonymy教学初探

我们在教学中往往把metonymy这一辞格译为“借喻”,并且把它当“借喻”来讲授。国内出版的各种工具书也都把 metonymy 译成“转喻”、换喻” 、“提喻”等带有“喻”字的辞格。然而同 metonymy 相对应的汉语辞格,却应是“借代”。现在根据有关的工具书,将二者的定义分述如下,以便进行比较。

Interpretative study on metaphor＆ metonymy and their influence on foreign language learning

This paper aims to introduce two phenomena--metaphor and metonymy, and analyzes the relationship between them. It＇s analyzed that they play an important role in foreign language learning. Metaphor and metonymy competence should be included in foreign language learning so as to alter students＇ thought models in learning foreign language.

A Tentative Study of the Relationship between Metaphor and Metonymy

This paper tentatively explores the relationship between metaphor and metonymy. Owing to advances in technology,significant developments have been made in terms of understanding language structure and use. Though significant differences exist in the way metaphors and metonymies are constructed and used, the two phenomena are intimately intertwined such that separating them is not only difficult, but also unnecessary.

The Metaphoric and Metonymic Use of Country Names in Economic News:A Corpus-Based Analysis

Personification is widely acknowledged for its central role in the understanding of a nation.However,empirical evidence of its pervasiveness in authentic language data is lacking.In a selfbuilt corpus of news report,this study coded,categorized,and analyzed the metaphoric and metonymic use of two country names:China and Australia.The distribution of the use of country names shows a continuum ranging from the literal,through metonymy,to metaphor.A clear majority of the figurative use of national names in the corpus lies in the category of metonymy,and the fuzzy area between metonymy and metaphor.In contrast,metaphors only take up a minor proportion,and most of them are based on metonymic link.By examining the mundane and seemingly literate use of country names,this study exemplifies that consistent patterns of conventional metonymy and metaphor are able to incur significant cognitive impact.Thus,this study calls for more attention on metonymy and metonymy-metaphor interaction in empirical studies on metaphor.

A Comparative Study of Conceptual Structures of Metaphor and Metonymy from a Cognitive Perspective

Metaphor and metonymy are viewed as two different figures of speech in traditional rhetoric,while,in cognitive linguistics,both are both conceptual,spontaneous,and unconscious human activities based on thinking and basic experience in the human brain.In some sense,metaphor and metonymy can be a mode of thinking.A Concept is inseparable from perception and perception is inseparable from thinking.The basic composition of metaphor and metonymy is a concept.That is the way they are associated with.This paper aims to build conceptual structures of metaphor and metonymy from the micro perspective and probe into their working mechanisms.The author also lays out their distinctions in terms of basis,principles,span,and effectiveness through analyzing some examples extracted from literary works.

The Comparative Study between Metonymy and Metaphor within Cognitive Linguistics

Both metonymy and metaphor are very important in our cognitive activities, but there are some distinctions and common grounds between them. This paper mainly deals with in what way they distinct in some aspects, while how they are related to each other in other aspects.

The Formation of Slytherin's Concept in the Books Harry Potter Series from the Perspective of Conceptual Metaphor and Metonymy Theory

Harry Potter series, as well-known children's literature, possess plenty of invented words by their author, J.K. Rowling. While reading, people yet have no difficulty in understanding those words by means of conceptual metaphor and metonymy.This paper selected one such kind of words,"Slytherin", from the books and analyzed the mapping process of the formation of its concept. First of all, its source word"slithering"reminds people of snake, whose features including coldness, mystery and implied death has been mapped into the concept of"Slytherin". Also the features of flag colors(green and silver), and persons in Slytherin all contribute to the formation of its concept. Finally two practical examples will be analyzed.