by Peter J Adams | Dec 31, 2023 | Rhetoric
Metaphors contribute to our everyday lives in many wonderful ways by helping us describe, explain and express what is happening both in our surroundings and in our inner worlds. Just consider the power of the bubble metaphor used in the ‘stay in your bubble’ campaign...
by Peter J Adams | Dec 31, 2023 | Mental Health, Rhetoric
I often reflect on the wide range of positive functions metaphors play in our daily lives. When I go to my family doctor, I’m likely describe my various ailments as “a shooting pain” or a “dull” ache, or “a band tightening” around my forehead. When speaking with an...
by Peter J Adams | Jun 13, 2020 | Rhetoric
Bubbles, long tails, burning embers and half-way down mountains: Jacinda Ardern’s exemplary use of metaphors during COVID 19. New Zealand’s success at containing the corona virus has benefited from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s clear communication during her daily...
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