In this essay, the structure, traits and usage of conventional and creative metaphors shall be compared and discussed. Therefore, a preceding overview about the background and function of metaphors as well as the definition and development of conceptual metaphors is necessary. The focus of this essay will be the use and appliance of metaphors in poetry and literature, which will be exemplified in an analysis of the song The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel. In a short conclusion at the end of the essay, all important insights shall be summarised.
Table of Contents
1.Introduction
2.The Concept of Metaphors
3.Conventional Metaphors
4.Creative Metaphors
5.The Use and Meaning of (Creative) Metaphors in Literature and Poetry
6.Example Analysis The Sound of Silence
7.Conclusion
8.Bibliography
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- Lisa Drees (Author), 2014, The Use of Metaphors in Textproduction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/470748
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