PHILONYMIC ZOOMETAPHORS IN THE INTIMATE COMMUNICATION

PHILONYMIC ZOOMETAPHORS IN THE INTIMATE COMMUNICATION

Author:  N.A. Trofimova

Abstract:  The article deals with a group of zoometaphors which are acting in the intimate lovers talk as pet names or philonyms. The author defines the semantic potency of zoometaphoric philonyms, substantiates the value preferences of society in mutual renaming. The article also covers word-building features of philonyms.

Keywords:  endearing vocative, philonym, diminutive, metaphor, zoometaphor, metonymy, lovers talk.

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Pages:  420-426