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THE ROLE OF CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR IN FORMATION OF ENGLISH DISCOURSE THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF POLITICAL TEXTS

V. L. Malakhova, K. A. Smirnova

First published: 2019https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2019V/2.1/S10.047View metrics

Abstract

The present article is devoted to the analysis of the use of conceptual metaphors and their role in formation of political discourse of English-language media. For identifying the specificity of conceptual metaphors and their influence on this type of discourse, the article presents a grounded theory research, within which metaphoric concepts are chosen with the help of content analysis method. The research shows that conceptual metaphors are significant for both collective and individual identity. Moreover, they are a primary tool for transmitting beliefs, cultural values and knowledge of a nation. As the study is conducted within the frame of political discourse, the authors make attempts to specify the peculiarities and functions of conceptual metaphors in this type of discourse. The analysis reveals that conceptual metaphor serves: В• to persuade the audience; В• to explain intricate processes in more familiar language; В• to give a scope to combine events and issues with a general political or cultural nature. The authors come to the conclusion that conceptual metaphor is supposed to be a discourse-making factor in the press which, on the one hand, represents a powerful means to influence the audience and, on the other hand, shows national consciousness.

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Title
THE ROLE OF CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR IN FORMATION OF ENGLISH DISCOURSE THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF POLITICAL TEXTS
Authors
V. L. Malakhova, K. A. Smirnova
Proceedings
6th International Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2019
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2019
Pages
359-367
SWS Citekey
Malakhova201910359367
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-74-4
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
metaphormetaphorical conceptpolitical discoursemedia discourseformationthe English language
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