PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF METAPHORS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Abstract

This article examines the pragmatic functions of metaphors in the 
English language and their role in shaping meaning within discourse. The 
study focuses on the evaluative, expressive, emotional, and persuasive 
dimensions of metaphor and explains how metaphor bridges the gap between 
literal meaning and intended interpretation. Special attention is given to 
pragmatic theories of metaphor and its communicative impact in literary 
discourse. The relevance of the topic lies in the growing interest in functional 
linguistics and pragmatics as modern approaches to language analysis.