THE USE OF METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS
Keywords:
metaphor, metonymy, socio-pragmatics, figurative language, stylistics, speech acts.Abstract
Metaphors are a powerful tool in literature that can enhance the reader's understanding of a character or situation. Metaphors allow authors to describe complex characters by comparing them to something familiar, making it easier for readers to relate to them. This article will explore the use of metaphors to describe fictional characters.
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