EXPLORING THE METAPHORS OF TECHNOLOGY
Keywords:
metaphor, linguistics, digital technologies, figurative language, cross-domain mappings.Abstract
This article explores the use of metaphors across various linguistic domains, illustrating their profound impact on technology. By examining the use of metaphors in various linguistic contexts, we aim to understand how these figurative expressions shape our understanding of technological terms that we are immersed in on a daily basis and its structure. Apart from discussing about metaphorical language of technology, this article investigates and analyzes some metaphors in every day conversations as well. The results reveal that metaphors play a crucial role in conceptualizing abstract technological concepts, facilitating communication, and reflecting digital literacy. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on the importance of metaphor in this specific linguistic domain research and its potential implications for daily and cross-cultural communication.
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