Point out linguistic metaphors among the following: A. a branch of a tree, sense of humour, absolute truth B. heavy suitcase, warm weather, heroes of war C. organs of speech, great responsibility, a sleeping dog D. a branch of linguistics, the eye of a needle, the neck of a bottle

Объяснение:

Linguistic metaphors are expressions where one thing is referred to as being something else, thus highlighting a similarity or analogy between the two. Among the options you've given, metaphors are present in:

- C. "organs of speech" and "a sleeping dog" (if "a sleeping dog" is used metaphorically to imply something or someone in a state of rest or untroubled, but it's not inherently a metaphor without context suggesting such a use)

- D. "a branch of linguistics" and "the eye of a needle," "the neck of a bottle"

Here's why these are metaphors:

- **C. "organs of speech"**: This term metaphorically refers to the parts of the body used to produce speech, such as the tongue, lips, and vocal cords. While these body parts have their primary biological functions, referring to them collectively as "organs of speech" emphasizes their role in speech production, using a metaphorical framework to highlight functionality rather than anatomical structure alone.

- **D. "a branch of linguistics"**: This metaphor compares areas of study within linguistics to the branches of a tree, suggesting a division or offshoot from the main body of knowledge, highlighting the interconnected yet distinct areas of study within the field.

- **D. "the eye of a needle"**: This phrase uses "eye" metaphorically to describe the small, looped section at the end of a needle through which thread is passed. The term "eye" is borrowed from human anatomy to describe a part of an inanimate object, based on a perceived similarity in appearance or function.

- **D. "the neck of a bottle"**: This metaphor uses "neck" to describe the narrow part of a bottle that tapers from the body to the opening, borrowing the term from human or animal anatomy to describe a part of an object based on a resemblance in shape or function.