The plot of the book 'Cognitive Poetics Goals Gains and Gaps Applications of Cognitive Linguistics [ACL] 10' revolves around the need to study and understand the process of technology evolution, particularly in the context of developing modern knowledge, as the basis for the survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state. The book explores the idea that cognitive poetics, which combines cognitive linguistics and poetics, can offer cognitive readings of literary texts and provide a comprehensive overview of its applications. The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the discussions that follow, highlighting the importance of understanding the process of technology evolution and the role of cognitive poetics in this process. The first chapter delves into the goals of cognitive poetics, including the desire to offer cognitive readings of literary texts and provide a comprehensive overview of its applications.

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