An Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Taylor Swift’s Album The Tortured Poets Department

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Conceptual metaphors provide insights into abstract ideas like heartbreak and emotional transformation.
The analysis identifies three types of metaphorical expressions: structural, orientational, and ontological.
Swift's use of metaphor constructs vivid imagery that connects listeners with complex emotions.
Metaphorical language serves as a framework for mapping personal experiences in the album's themes.

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Descriptive qualitative analysis reveals how metaphorical language expresses emotional depth, suggesting deep personal connections.

Adawiyah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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