Exploring the Parallels and Distinctions Between Metaphor and Metonymy: A Cognitive Linguistics Approach

Abstract

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the similarities and differences between metaphor and metonymy in the context of cognitive linguistics. By examining their respective cognitive and cognitive-linguistic mechanisms, this paper will shed light on the ways in which these two fundamental figures of speech contribute to the construction of meaning in language. Furthermore, we will explore the interaction between metaphor and metonymy, underscoring the complex and nuanced relationship between them. Finally, we will present empirical evidence in support of the claims made in this paper, illustrating the significance of these figures of speech in cognitive processing.