May 23, 2003
: No can do…
Metaphors are rarely simple comparisons because, to be pertinent, each comparison must include all of a metaphor’s entailments. For example, a race metaphor entails leaders, followers, and that these positions can and will change before the race is won.
The Associated Press says Sen. John Edwards is losing momentum. But Howard Dean, behind Edwards in the polls, is gaining (by getting more press and a chunk of cash from the internet).
Posted by acline | May 23, 2003 | Posted in: Uncategorized |
