Discussion 1

Lakoff and Johnson: Find a Structural Metaphor

The text by Lakoff and Johnson can be a little difficult, so let's try to find some more examples on our own:

• After reading the text, did you think of any other structural metaphors?
• Try to find a structural metaphor in everyday language or expressions.
• Lay out what the structural metaphor is and then post a series of expressions that support your claim.

Structural metaphor example: The mind is a house.

Expressions:

A window to the mind.
A doorway to the mind.
I wish you would let me into your head.
Get out of my head!
Don't board up your mind.
An idea slipped in the backdoor of the mind.
That idea has a solid foundation.

"Lakoff and Johnson: Find a Structural Metaphor"

• 5 points (graded on completion).
• Word limit (n/a).