What can an analysis of metaphor tell us about newspaper political reporting?

Abstract

This research paper examines the role of metaphor in newspaper political reporting and its implications for critical discourse analysis. The study focuses on the analysis of metaphors used in articles discussing the Israeli separation wall and explores how these metaphors contribute to the presentation of different ideological perspectives. Metaphor is considered a persuasive language that can express or conceal ideological outlooks, and its analysis allows for a clearer understanding of these perspectives. The paper adopts critical metaphor analysis as a linguistic approach to studying political news. By analyzing a range of articles, the research demonstrates the significance and prevalence of metaphor in political reporting and its role in uncovering underlying ideologies.