CULTURAL METAPHORS (BY ALYAA AND MATHILDA)

What is the "universality of the metaphors" in linguistic metaphors?

• It refers to the fact that linguistic metaphors are only used in certain languages.

• It refers to the fact that different languages may have different linguistic metaphors about a similar concept.

• It refers to the fact that linguistic metaphors have no grounding in bodily experience and interactions with the physical world.

• It refers to the fact that linguistic metaphors are used to describe abstract concepts only.

Which is NOT true about cultural metaphors?

• Understanding the culture behind the metaphors may encourage effective cross-cultural communication

• It is an important symbol and aspect of a culture

• People react to cultural metaphors physically

• Metaphors act as a bridge for communication gaps

Read the following statement:

Cross-cultural misunderstandings can be avoided if individuals understand the cultural metaphors of their own culture.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The statement suggests that cross-cultural misunderstandings could arise if individuals are not aware of or do not understand the cultural metaphors of other cultures.

Therefore, understanding the culture behind the concept can encourage creative cross-cultural communications, and NOT just LIMITED to one's OWN culture only.

What influences the development of metaphorical language?

• Cultural values, beliefs, and practices

• Biological factors

• Geographic location

• Education level

Which of the following issues on cultural metaphor is NOT true?

• Translation & interpretation difficulties

• Conflict within similar culture

• Stereotyping and cultural biases

• Revealing other cultural insights