Asked by Jasmine Cibrian on Jun 13, 2024

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All of the following are true about metaphors EXCEPT which statement?

A) Schemas organize knowledge about a given idea.
B) Metaphors help people understand an abstract concept.
C) Priming bodily feelings can influence judgments about an abstract idea.
D) Metaphors help people solidify their understanding of concrete ideas.

Metaphors

Linguistic expressions where a term or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, often to suggest a resemblance or symbolic meaning.

Abstract Concept

A notion or idea that does not have a physical or concrete existence, often complex and not immediately comprehensible without analysis or reflection.

Concrete Ideas

Ideas that are clear, specific, and often based on tangible or observable phenomena.

  • Understand the role of metaphors in enhancing comprehension of abstract ideas by relating them to tangible experiences.
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chanceline mudesiJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The statement "Metaphors help people solidify their understanding of concrete ideas" is not true about metaphors. Metaphors are often used to help people understand abstract concepts by linking them to more concrete and familiar ideas.