Discuss in Detail an Example, Either from Your Own Experience

question 102

Essay

Discuss in detail an example, either from your own experience or hypothetically, of a politician or advertiser using a metaphor in order to persuade someone to accept a particular understanding of an abstract concept. Why are metaphors effective? What are the potential dangers of metaphoric cognition being used in this type of way?

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Definitions:

Culture

A society’s unique set of values and norms that govern how people live and interact with each other.

Monotheistic Religions

Religions that worship a single deity and believe in the concept of one God or supreme being.

Asia-Pacific Region

A geographical area in the Western Pacific that includes East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the return on investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.