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Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew

From: "Lee R. Martin" <lmartin AT vol.com>
To: M & E Anstey <anstey AT raketnet.nl>, Hebrew List <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 08:22:10 -0500

M & E Anstey wrote:

> Regarding translations practice with metaphors, there are four main
> strategies: literal, demetaphorisation, remetaphorisation, and explication.
> These are hopefully self-explanatory. Translators also try to avoid
> markedness shift
> in dealing with metaphors. The choice of strategy is very much dependent on
> the goal of the translation.
>
> With regards,
> Matthew Anstey

Dear Matthew,
What is the difference between "demetaphorisation" and "explication"?

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Lee R. Martin
Pastor, Prospect Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee
Instructor in Hebrew and Old Testament
Church of God Theological Seminary
http://earth.vol.com/~lmartin/

RE: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew, Liz Fried, 11/10/2000
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew, Brian Tucker, 11/10/2000
- Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew, Brian Tucker, 11/10/2000
- Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew, M & E Anstey, 11/12/2000
- Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew, Lee R. Martin, 11/13/2000