chapter1-3

小石卒

Reader: 小石卒
Reading Time: 2 天
Reading Task: chapter 1 -3
Summary of the Content:
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Evaluation：I thinmk the writing style is academic yet accessible. It uses abundant real - life examples to clarify complex ideas. The concept "ARGUMENT IS WAR" vividly demonstrates how metaphor structures our daily arguments, affecting both our language and actions.The theme of metaphor's significance in shaping our understanding is novel and well - developed. The authors' ideas are thought - provoking, challenging the traditional view of metaphor. The logical flow, from introducing metaphors to discussing their systematicity and the highlighting - hiding effect, makes the content easy to follow.
Reflection:In my daily life, I've noticed my unconscious use of metaphors, like "I'm swamped with work." This reveals the deep - rootedness of metaphors in our language and thinking. Socially, understanding metaphors is crucial for communication. In cross - cultural exchanges, being aware of different metaphorical concepts can prevent misunderstandings. Also, in advertising and politics, metaphors are used to shape public opinion. Recognizing this enables us to be more critical consumers of information, seeing beyond the surface messages.