Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Introduction 1
4. Section 1. Beyond meaning
5. Beyond meaning NN and ostension 11
6. Contrastive stress in English 29
7. Presupposition effects 43
8. Metaphor comprehension 61
9. Section 2. Beyond meaning
10. Conceptual mappings and contextual assumptions 79
11. An experiential view on what makes literature relevant 99
12. Humorous means, serious messages 119
13. Section 3. Furthur beyond
14. Experiences of ineffable significance 135
15. Hushed tones 151
16. Onomatopoeia, impressions and text on screen 161
17. Before meaning 177
18. Index 199