Metaphors have which of the following powers according to Lakoff?
A) To influence our worldview.
B) To frame an argument.
C) To create social and political ideologies.
D) To make the world perfectly clear.

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Metaphors, according to Lakoff, have the power to shape our understanding and perceptions of the world, influence how arguments are framed, and contribute to the creation of social and political ideologies. They do not, however, make the world perfectly clear, as they often introduce subjective interpretations.

Metaphors Have Which of the Following Powers According to Lakoff