For a new example, proceed in order:
1. Identify the literal and intended uses.
2. Determine whether the borrowed expression is a generic noun, verb, derivative, or particle.
3. For a dependent form, identify the underlying event, quality, or relation.
4. Separate the resemblance from the clue excluding literal meaning.
5. Only then assign the classification as original or dependent.
This produces an account of the structure of the figurative use, not merely a translation of the sentence.
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Original and Dependent Metaphor: Generic Nouns, Verbs, Derivatives and Particles
For a new example, proceed in order:
1. Identify the literal and intended uses.
2. Determine whether the borrowed expression is a generic noun, verb, derivative, or particle.
3. For a dependent form, identify the underlying event, quality, or relation.
4. Separate the resemblance from the clue excluding literal meaning.
5. Only then assign the classification as original or dependent.
This produces an account of the structure of the figurative use, not merely a translation of the sentence.