Psychology
8 years ago

Unlocking the Power of Figurative Language: How Words Shape Understanding.

The Poetics of Mind: Figurative Thought, Language, and Understanding
Raymond W. Gibbs

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The article explores how our minds understand and use language, especially figurative expressions like metaphors and idioms. It discusses how children develop poetic thinking and the implications of this research for the future.

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