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The role of hyperbole in conveying emotionality: the case of victim speech (2024)
Journal Article
Desai, S., Bailey, K., & Filik, R. (2024). The role of hyperbole in conveying emotionality: the case of victim speech. Cognition and Emotion, https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2024.2412611

Figurative expressions are commonly used in everyday language as a device for conveying emotion. Hyperbole (e.g. “It took ages for him to arrive”) specifically can provide linguistic emphasis; especially when speakers wish to convey emotional evaluat... Read More about The role of hyperbole in conveying emotionality: the case of victim speech.

The influence of image valence on visual attention and perception of risk in drivers (2014)
Journal Article
Bailey, K., Chapman, P., & Jones, M. (2014). The influence of image valence on visual attention and perception of risk in drivers. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 73, 296-304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2014.09.019

Currently there is little research into the relationship between emotion and driving in the context of advertising and distraction. Research that has looked into this also has methodological limitations that could be affecting the results rather than... Read More about The influence of image valence on visual attention and perception of risk in drivers.