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Metonymy and Language - A New Theory of Linguistic Processing (Paperback)
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Metonymy and Language - A New Theory of Linguistic Processing (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Studies in Linguistics
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Metonymy and Language presents a new theory of language and
communication in which the central focus is on the concept of
metonymy, the recognition of partial matches and overlaps. Through
the use of original data sets and rigorous primary research,
Denroche characterizes metonymy as key to understanding why
language is so 'fit for purpose' and how it achieves such great
subtlety and flexibility. This study develops the notion of
'metonymic competence' and demonstrates that metonymic behavior is
often pursued for its own sake in recreational activities, such as
quizzes, puzzles and play, and shows the possible impact of the
application of metonymic processing theory to professional fields,
such as language teaching and translator training. Furthermore, it
proposes a research approach with metonymy at its center,
'metonymics,' which Denroche suggests could provide a powerful
framework for addressing issues in numerous fields of practice in
the arts and sciences.
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