Since then, the field of metaphor studies within the larger discipline of cognitive linguistics has increasingly developed, with several annual academic conferences, scholarly societies, and research labs contributing to the subject area. Some researchers, such as Gerard Steen, have worked to develop empirical investigative tools for metaphor research, including the metaphor identification procedure, or MIP.
Since then, the study of figurative expression within cognitive theory has expanded, with several annual academic events, scholarly groups, and research facilities contributing to this area. Certain researchers, such as Gerard Steen, have worked on creating empirical tools for studying metaphors, including the metaphor identification procedure, or MIP.