Review of on “Metaphoric Criticism” in “Rhetorical Criticism: Exploration and Practice” by Sonja K. Fo

Abstract

This review critically presents the “Metaphoric Criticism” in “Rhetorical Criticism: Exploration and Practice” and tries to discuss the purposes of metaphor which is persuasive in people’s lives. In a conclusion, Conceptual metaphor is a powerful cognitive tool, as well as “Metaphoric Criticism” is not just a book for research, but a learning guide.