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Título: Using the journey metaphor

Descripción: Este PoliMedia explica el funcionamiento de las metáforas de viaje y cómo utilizarlas en el contexto de escritura de un texto en lengua inglesa Lozano Palacio, I. (2022). Using the journey metaphor. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/183217

Descripción automática: In this video, the presenter discusses the concept of using a journey metaphor to conceptualize life and its events. The video aims to explain what a conceptual metaphor is, how life can be contextually conceptualized as a journey, and the applications of the "life is a journey" metaphor.

The video begins by defining a metaphor within cognitive linguistics as a conceptual structure mapping across distinct domains, with one domain (the source) used to reason about another (the target). Metaphors are said to be pervasive in everyday language, enhancing both creativity and efficiency in communication.

The speaker then delves into the "life as a journey" metaphor, a common and illustrative example used to describe life’s progression. The metaphor maps the features of a physical journey, such as stops, roads, and destinations, onto life experiences, signifying that life has a beginning, various events, and an eventual end.

The usage of the metaphor is further explored through examples that equate life events with journey experiences. "At a crossroads" represents a decision point in life; "driving through a winding road" symbolizes navigating through difficult periods; and "taking the highway to happiness" indicates pursuing joy in life. These examples illustrate how relational and life challenges can be expressed through the context of journeying.

In conclusion, the video emphasizes the versatility of the "life is a journey" metaphor in expressing a wide array of emotions and life events, employing the journey’s elements as a framework to articulate the complexities of life.

Autor/a: Lozano Palacio Inés



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