Figurative Language in Atypical Contexts: Searching for Creativity in Narco Language

Literal language is commonly defined in terms of direct meaning, i.e., any literal utterance must convey a unique meaning. Such meaning has to be the one conventionally accepted to guarantee a successful communication. Figurative language, on the other hand, could be regarded as the opposite of lite...

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Main Authors: Antonio Reyes, Rafael Saldívar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/3/1642