Abstract
This paper is part of a research project whose central aim is to empirically investigate the multiple readings of 'metaphors' in literary texts. The methodology employed is interpretive and the main research technique is the 'Group-Think Aloud'. In this paper, the data discussed were generated by a group of readers engaged in the reading of 'The Pulverized Mountain', a poem by Drummond de Andrade. The analysis focuses on the interpretations of the final verses that, due to incongruities presented, constitute enigmas for the reader to decipher. Analysis has shown that the apparent data chaos and complexity has, in fact, an organization in inferential chains co-constructed by metonymic and metaphoric processes.
Highlights
This paper is part of a research project whose central aim is to empirically investigate the multiple readings of ‘metaphors’ in literary texts
After presenting the assumptions of this project - developed within the qualitative research paradigm - I will explain how the idea of coconstruction of inferential chains by metonymic and metaphoric processes became a matter for investigation in data analysis, since the data were not generated with that objective in mind; rather it occurred as a force that made its way to the centre of analytical process
This project is developed within the Applied Linguistic area because, based on Rojo (2006) and Moita Lopes (2006), I consider that the aims of investigation in Applied Linguistics are: a) “the solution of contextualized problems, that are socially relevant and connected to language use and discourse;” (Rojo 2006: 258), and b) the construction of relevant results and useful knowledge for participants of the investigated social practice, taking into account their interests and perspectives (Moita Lopes 2006)
Summary
Theoretical and Pedagogical Complexities” is being developed with the support of CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development - Brazil). 2. One of the problems that these teachers face daily is how to prepare their students for the ENEM assessment - an exam that allows students who achieve the required score to have access to university by receiving a governmental scholarship called PROUNI, whose idea is to promote inclusion. For this reason, I decided to choose, for this investigation, a poem written by Drummond de Andrade that was used in ENEM exam of 2006. I will present a discussion on the issue of the multiple readings of figurative language and on interaction between metaphor and metonymy in the co-construction of inferential chains
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