ON THE METAPHOR FORMING AS A COGNITIVE PROCESS

ON THE METAPHOR FORMING AS A COGNITIVE PROCESS

Author:  I.V. Chekhanova

Affiliation:  Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin

Abstract: 
The paper studies cognitive base of metaphor-forming. In the process of a word new meaning developing, particular semes kept in a derived meaning reflect to our mind the characteristics which are actual for a person.

Keywords:  polysemantic words, metaphor, anthropocentrism, seme

Pages:  746-748