Frame Structure of Nature-Morphic Metaphor in English Investment Discourse
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-712X-2023-1-17-26
Abstract
Aim. Identification and description of the metaphorical model “INVESTMENT PHENOMENON IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON” in the English investment discourse, defining the functions of the studied metaphors as a powerful cognitive tool for representing and creating knowledge.
Methodology. In the course of the study, a frame-slot analysis of a metaphorical model, component and definitional types of analysis of lexical units were used to build the studied metaphorical model.
Results. As a result of the study of empirical material, the frame-slot structure of the model under study was identified and described, including the frames “Space phenomena”, “Air phenomena”, “Earth / Landscape”, “Water phenomena” and “Natural disasters”. The categorizing and pragmatic function of the studied metaphor is shown.
Research implications. The theoretical significance of this research lies in replenishing the system of knowledge about the functioning of metaphor in scientific discourse. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using its results in courses in general linguistics, stylistics, lexicology, and cognitive linguistics.
About the Author
A. E. Buzheninov
Ural State University of Railway Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander E. Buzheninov – Cand. Sci. (Philology), Assoc. Prof., Department of Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communications
ulitsa Kolmogorova 66, Yekaterinburg 620034, Sverdlovsk Region
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