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University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law

2011

Metaphor

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The Lady, Or The Tiger? A Field Guide To Metaphor & Narrative, Linda L. Berger Jan 2011

The Lady, Or The Tiger? A Field Guide To Metaphor & Narrative, Linda L. Berger

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Metaphor and narrative reassure us that things hang together, providing a sense of coherence to the patterns and paths we employ for perception and expression. In this field guide, I hope to illustrate - with images and stories when possible - how better understanding of metaphor and narrative can guide those engaged in legal rhetoric and persuasion.

The article briefly summarizes cognitive theory relating to metaphor and narrative, provides snapshots of their use in the field, in real-life legal persuasion, and suggests ways to adapt metaphor and narrative to a specific example of legal persuasion. In the field guide section, …