How Long to Read Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World

How Long Does it Take to Read Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World by Wojciech Wachowski

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book reflects on the ways in which metaphor and metonymy are used conceptually and linguistically to mitigate the more difficult dimensions of death and dying, setting out a unique line of research within Conceptual Metaphor Theory.// The volume argues that metaphor and metonymic descriptions of death and dying reflect taboos, concealment, and other considerations not found in figurative descriptions of life, producing distinct forms of euphemism, frames, and mental spaces particular to conceptualisations of death. The first part focuses on the more palatable concepts which metaphorically structure and help to better understand death. The second section takes a closer look at metonymy to illuminate the ways in which it allows a person to zoom in on death’s more inoffensive dimensions or zoom out on its more troubling aspects. A wide range of classical and modern examples from European, Asian, Australian Aboriginal, and African languages and cultures showcase points of overlap and divergence. // Opening up new lines of inquiry into research on death and dying and offering a linguistically-focused complement to anthropological and religious studies on the topic, this book will be of interest to scholars in cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, cross-cultural communication, and cultural studies.

How long is Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World?

Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World by Wojciech Wachowski is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World aloud.

What Reading Level is Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World?

Metonymies and Metaphors for Death Around the World is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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