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In this paper, I propose and demonstrate a corpus-based approach to the investigation of metaphor... more In this paper, I propose and demonstrate a corpus-based approach to the investigation of metaphorical target domains based on retrieving representative lexical items from the target domain and identifying the metaphorical expressions associated with them. I show that this approach is superior in terms of data coverage compared to the traditional method of eclectically collecting citations or gathering data from introspection. In addition to its superior coverage, a corpus-based approach allows us to quantify the frequency of individual metaphors, and I show how central metaphors can be identified on the basis of such quantitative data. Finally, I argue that a focus on metaphors associated with individual lexical items opens up the possibility of investigating the interaction between metaphor and lexical semantics. 1. Cf. Black's (1962[1979) distinction between metaphor(ical) statements and metaphor themes, where the latter are understood as 'projections' of 'secondary subjects' onto 'primary subjects'; cf. also Weinrich's (1976: 299ff.) notions of image donor (Bildspender) and image recipient (Bildempfänger)).
... In Rome, Willian Scobie reports on the bombshells of intrigue that keep exploding across the ... more ... In Rome, Willian Scobie reports on the bombshells of intrigue that keep exploding across the continent, where the CIA plotted to defend democracy from the ... (16) a. The judges … increased the sentence on Roy Lambert … Mr. Les Crewes, whose daughter Joanne died when ...
This article surveys a selected variety of statistical methods that are currently used in experim... more This article surveys a selected variety of statistical methods that are currently used in experimental and observational studies in linguistics. It covers goodness-of-fit tests, monofactorial and multifactorial hypothesis testing methods, and hypothesisgenerating techniques. In addition, for the two major sections of significance testing and exploratory methods, the article also discusses a wide range of statistical desiderata, i.e., perspectives and methods whose more widespread recognition or adoption would benefit linguistics as a discipline.
ASKeladden symposium, 2010
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In this paper, I propose and demonstrate a corpus-based approach to the investigation of metaphor... more In this paper, I propose and demonstrate a corpus-based approach to the investigation of metaphorical target domains based on retrieving representative lexical items from the target domain and identifying the metaphorical expressions associated with them. I show that this approach is superior in terms of data coverage compared to the traditional method of eclectically collecting citations or gathering data from introspection. In addition to its superior coverage, a corpus-based approach allows us to quantify the frequency of individual metaphors, and I show how central metaphors can be identified on the basis of such quantitative data. Finally, I argue that a focus on metaphors associated with individual lexical items opens up the possibility of investigating the interaction between metaphor and lexical semantics. 1. Cf. Black's (1962[1979) distinction between metaphor(ical) statements and metaphor themes, where the latter are understood as 'projections' of 'secondary subjects' onto 'primary subjects'; cf. also Weinrich's (1976: 299ff.) notions of image donor (Bildspender) and image recipient (Bildempfänger)).
... In Rome, Willian Scobie reports on the bombshells of intrigue that keep exploding across the ... more ... In Rome, Willian Scobie reports on the bombshells of intrigue that keep exploding across the continent, where the CIA plotted to defend democracy from the ... (16) a. The judges … increased the sentence on Roy Lambert … Mr. Les Crewes, whose daughter Joanne died when ...
This article surveys a selected variety of statistical methods that are currently used in experim... more This article surveys a selected variety of statistical methods that are currently used in experimental and observational studies in linguistics. It covers goodness-of-fit tests, monofactorial and multifactorial hypothesis testing methods, and hypothesisgenerating techniques. In addition, for the two major sections of significance testing and exploratory methods, the article also discusses a wide range of statistical desiderata, i.e., perspectives and methods whose more widespread recognition or adoption would benefit linguistics as a discipline.
ASKeladden symposium, 2010
Please be patient while the object screen loads. Changez de vue : Choisir un site UCL FUNDP FUSL... more Please be patient while the object screen loads. Changez de vue : Choisir un site UCL FUNDP FUSL FUCaM. ...