Use of Metaphors in Scientific Domains: The Case of The Big Bang Theory, a Multimodal Analysis
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Use of Metaphors in Scientific Domains: The Case of The Big Bang Theory, a Multimodal AnalysisAuthor (s)
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Bort-Mir, LorenaDate
2020-10-10Publisher
Universitat Jaume IAbstract
Metaphors are one of the most paramount figures of speech in
language use and their application dates back to Aristotle's Poetics (c.
335 BC) and Rhetoric (c. ~400 BC). They consist in understanding
entities by ... [+]
Metaphors are one of the most paramount figures of speech in
language use and their application dates back to Aristotle's Poetics (c.
335 BC) and Rhetoric (c. ~400 BC). They consist in understanding
entities by means of other ones that are somehow related. Despite its
recurrent practice from ancient times up to nowadays, there is a lack of
exploration regarding multimodality aspects when it comes to
metaphors, although studies on construal processes have been directed
(Lakoff & Johnson, 1980). Hence, the purpose of this paper is twofold:
first, to further explore how various elements of the filmic discourse
contribute to deliver messages throughout metaphorical displays and,
second, to analyse in which ways the employment of such metaphors as
well as their outcomes may be useful to talk about physics either in
regular settings likewise in scientific fields. For this research, some
scenes from the popular American Sitcom The Big Bang Theory are
compiled and selected so as to conduct the inquiry taking the characters
into consideration, since one of them is more prone to use more
sophisticated language while expressing himself. The methodology
employed in order to identify and analyze such linguistic metaphors is
by means of the MIP tool (Pragglejaz Group, 2007). Lastly, the ultimate
aim of this report is to serve as a basis for an extensive analysis on
multimodal metaphor studies using filmic resources to examine how
scientific concepts can be treated in non-professional contexts. [-]
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Treball Final de Grau en Estudis Anglesos. Codi: EA0938. Curs acadèmic 2019/2020
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