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On Metaphor with Relevance Theory

YU Yu-ping

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Relevance theory,from the perspective of cognition and pragmatics,expounds metaphor,providing new perspective for its explanation.While the discourse relevance can not be quantified,there is still disadvantage in its interpretation,which exerts influences on the understanding of metaphor.

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Relevance theory,from the perspective of cognition and pragmatics,expounds metaphor,providing new perspective for its explanation.While the discourse relevance can not be quantified,there is still disadvantage in its interpretation,which exerts influences on the understanding of metaphor.

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Relevance theory,from the perspective of cognition and pragmatics,expounds metaphor,providing new perspective for its explanation.While the discourse relevance can not be quantified,there is still disadvantage in its interpretation,which exerts influences on the understanding of metaphor.

Key concepts: Relevance theory, Metaphor, Relevance (law), Perspective (graphical), Interpretation (philosophy), Pragmatics, Disadvantage, Epistemology

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