METAPHORICAL MODELS OF A SOCIOMORPHIC METAPHOR IN A MODERN AMERICAN DETECTIVE NOVEL

Abstract

Modern American detective novels are characterized by the frequent use of cognitive linguistics and stylistic semasiological means, in particular, metaphors. The article examines conceptual metaphors and metaphorical models in the best-seller New Neighbors by Claire Douglas. The purpose of the study is to analyze metaphorical models, conceptual source and target spheres of sociomorphic metaphors. The research methods include semantic analysis, cognitive analysis, lingo-cultural analysis, translation techniques and continuous sampling method. Various phenomena of social life are used as a conceptual source sphere. The sources of metaphorical expansion are models including abstract notions: life, interpersonal relationships, personality properties, positive worldview, and emotions. Metaphorical models of the sociomorphic type are represented by conceptual spheres: war, medicine, literature, religion, and socium. Metaphorical models with negative connotation are dominant; conventional metaphors are characterized by high frequency of use; the main functions of sociomorphic metaphorical models are aesthetic and emotional-evaluative.