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Metaphorical representations of distance and proximity in Portuguese presidential political communication

 | University of Lisbon
Published online: 2 September 2025
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https://doi.org/10.1075/ftl.20.09gei
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  • 1.Metaphor as a persuasive tool
  • 2.Monomodal meta­phors in inauguration speeches
  • 3.Visual representation of power relations in official portraits
  • References
  • Webgraphy
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