Metaphor and cognition MCQs

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1. In cognitive linguistics, a metaphor is primarily seen as:





2. Which theory is most associated with the study of metaphor and cognition?





3. Who are the key figures behind Conceptual Metaphor Theory?





4. According to Conceptual Metaphor Theory, metaphors map:





5. The metaphor “time is money” is an example of:





6. Orientational metaphors deal with:





7. Which of the following is an ontological metaphor?





8. Metaphor in cognition suggests language reflects:





9. Conceptual metaphors often originate from:





10. Which metaphorical mapping is shown in “life is a journey”?





11. The term “source domain” in metaphor theory refers to:





12. The “target domain” is:





13. Conceptual metaphors are considered:





14. Which statement is TRUE about metaphors in cognition?





15. The metaphor “argument is war” suggests what about cognition?





16. Conceptual Metaphor Theory was first widely presented in:





17. Metaphors in cognition are often:





18. “He’s feeling down today” is an example of which metaphor type?





19. Which of the following reflects cultural differences in metaphor?





20. Metaphor and cognition research is closely tied to:





21. In the metaphor “ideas are food,” which is the source domain?





22. Which method is commonly used to study conceptual metaphors?





23. Dead metaphors are those that:





24. “She attacked my argument” is an example of:





25. Which cognitive function do metaphors enhance?





26. Metaphors are often:





27. In “He’s full of ideas,” the metaphor maps:





28. Which field has strongly adopted metaphor and cognition studies?





29. Metaphor analysis reveals:





30. The metaphor “the mind is a machine” implies:





31. Which of these is an orientational metaphor for emotions?





32. Conceptual metaphor theory suggests that metaphors are:





33. Which of the following is a primary metaphor?





34. Metaphors often combine to form:





35. Research on metaphor and cognition often uses:





36. In “We’re at a crossroads,” the metaphor suggests:





37. Metaphors may influence:





38. “Bright ideas” is an example of metaphor based on:





39. Which is a criticism of Conceptual Metaphor Theory?





40. Metaphor in cognition links closely to which process?





41. Metaphors are crucial in learning because:





42. Which domain pair shows a typical metaphor?





43. “He has a warm personality” is an example of:





44. In cognitive terms, metaphors act as:





45. Conceptual metaphors often become:





46. Which approach integrates metaphor research with neuroscience?





47. Metaphor and cognition studies help explain:





48. In “She’s carrying emotional baggage,” the metaphorical concept is:





49. Metaphor analysis is important for:





50. The main insight of metaphor and cognition research is:





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