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1.4 The Framework of This Book

Chapter 2 Theories on Nature of Metaphor

2.1 Aristotle and Metaphor

2.2 Traditional Theories of Metaphor

2.2.1 Substitution Theory

2.2.2 Comparison Theory

2.2.3 Interaction Theory and Tension View

2.2.4 Summary and Comments on Traditional Theories

2.3 Creation Theory

2.4 Cognitive Theories of Metaphor

2.4.1 Basic Issues

2.4.2 General Ideas of Cognitive Approach

2.4.3 CMT and ACV and Their Debates

2.4.4 Comments on CMT and ACV

2.5 Chapter Summary

Chapter 3 Cognitive Metaphor and Memory in IPS

3.1 Metaphor Interpretation in Cognitive Linguistics

3.2 CMT and ACV Views about Metaphor in Cognition

3.3 Metaphor Interpretation and Memory

3.4 Information Processing of Metaphor

3.5 Chapter Summary

Chapter 4 Memory and Working Mechanism of Metaphor

4.1 Metaphor and Memory

4.2 Working Mechanisms of Metaphor and Memory Improvement

4.2.2 Role of Similarity

4.2.3 Role of Schemata in Metaphor Comprehension and Memory

4.3 Metaphor Affects Memory through Cognitive Assimilation

4.4 Chapter Summary

Chapter 5 Previous Experimental Studies on Metaphor Comprehension and Memory

5.1 Previous Research on Metaphor Comprehension

5.1.1 Experiments Supporting ACV

5.1.2 Experiments Supporting CMT

5.2 Previous Research on Metaphor and Memory

5.3 Chapter Summary

Chapter 6 Methodology

6.1 Research Questions and Hypotheses

6.1.1 Research Questions

6.1.2 Research Hypotheses

6.2 Rationale of the Research Design of Current Study

6.2.1 Cognitive Role of Metaphor Revealed by Role of Metaphor in Memory

6.2.2 Ample Acquisition Time without Considering Reading Time

6.2.3 Strictly Controlled Experiments with Minimal Interference

6.2.4 Recalling of Verbal Materials in Chunks

6.3 Participants

6.4 Materials

6.4.1 Selection of the Materials

6.4.2 The Design of the Test Papers

6.5 Procedure

6.5.1 Test 1: Immediate Recall

6.5.2 Test 2: Delayed Recall

6.6 Data Collection

6.7 Data Analyses

6.8 Chapter Summary

Chapter 7 Results, Discussion and Findings

7.1 Results

7.1.1 Results of Immediate Recall Test (MS1)

7.1.2 Results of Delayed Recall Test (MS2)

7.1.3 Test of Interaction Effect of the Two Factors

7.1.4 Memory Retention Rate

7.2 Discussion

7.2.1 Discussion of the Results Related to Research Question 1

7.2.2 Discussion of the Results Related to Research Question 2

7.3 Major Findings

7.4 Chapter Summary

Chapter 8 Cognitive Processing Model of Metaphor

8.1 Working Memory

8.1.1 Working Memory

8.1.2 Short-term Working Memory and Long-term Working Memory

8.1.3 Working Memory and Metaphor

8.2 MUC Theory

8.3 Cognitive Metaphor Processing Based on MUC Theory

8.4 Cognitive Processing Model of Metaphor Proposed

8.4.1 Cognitive Processing Model of Metaphor

8.4.2 Application of Cognitive Processing Model of Metaphor

8.5 Chapter Summary

Chapter 9 Conclusion

9.1 Theoretical Assertion

9.2 Experimental Findings

9.3 Significance of Cognitive Processing Model of Metaphor

9.4 Implication and Application of This Study

9.4.1 Pedagogical Implications

9.4.2 Research Implications

9.5 Limitations of the Present Study and Suggestions for Future Research

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