Permissible Mixed Metaphors: When Clichés Collide
Explore the surprising effectiveness of permissible mixed metaphors in language. Discover how…
Particularized Implicature
Particularized implicatures are context-dependent meanings inferred beyond literal words. They arise from…
Nonconversational Implicature
Nonconversational implicature refers to meaning conveyed beyond the literal words, arising from…
Next Turn Repair Initiator
A Next Turn Repair Initiator (NTRI) is a mechanism in certain communication…
Narrative Discourse
Narrative discourse explores how stories are constructed and conveyed, analyzing elements like…
Mixed Metaphors: When Figurative Language Collides
Mixed metaphors occur when two or more incompatible metaphors are combined in…