METAPHORS FROM A COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE: THEORY AND PRACTICAL ANALYSIS
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): Eurasian Journal of Academic Research 279-284
Abstract
This article examines the interpretation of metaphors and their theoretical foundations within the framework of cognitive linguistics. A metaphor is a linguistic device used to express one object, phenomenon, or reality through another concept, and its origins can be traced back to ancient times. Initially, metaphors emerged from the human need to understand and describe natural processes; over time, they have developed and transformed under the influence of historical, social, ecological, and political factors.
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