FEATURES OF USING CONTEXT-DISCOURSE GROUP OF TROPES IN “BLACKBERRY WINTER”

Abstract

The article deals with features of using the context-discourse group of tropes in the work of Sarah Gio “Blackberry winter”. The author’s individual style is described. The meaning of the concept of “paths” is considered. The composition of the paths included in the contextual-discourse group is determined. Definitions are given to all the paths included in the contextual-discourse group. The types of individual paths, in particular spatial and logical metonymy, are considered. The paths of the formation of trails are described. The paths included in the comparative metaphorical group are listed. The functions of the contextual-discourse group are analyzed. The use of metonymic epithet, as the most frequently repeated in the novel, is characterized in more detail.