FIRE IS ATTACK Datum 10 no. 17:
Explanation:
In datum 11 the metaphorical expression lit a fire described that the fire reflected as spirit. The target domain FIRE is conceived in source domain
SPIRIT. FIRE is constructed as spirit and conceptually has the same experiential bases with SPIRIT. The target domain FIRE is conceived in
source domain SPIRIT, which both of conceptual domains has the similarity in fire flaming attributes which burning fire can be easily spread by substance
combine chemically with oxygen that the process of spread comprehended as provocation.
The meaning of the metaphorical expression is the continuation of the 911 Attack. Based on the context sentence, the meaning of this metaphor is
preparing resistance. It is the American spirit of resistance as a consequence of the 911 attack. This attack heated up the situation, because it caused not only
great destruction in the most influential building in America, but also so much innocence victims. This metaphorical expression has two functions,
information and aesthetic. The information function is to inform the courage of America in fights against the terrorism. The aesthetic function is to create
an artistic language that may attract the listener.