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The Pragmatic Function of Metonymic Expressions in the Novel "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
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Abstract The article studies the pragmatic function of metonymic phrases in the novel "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". The issue of studying metonymy in literature, especially in the fantasy genre, is key for readers in terms of perceiving the world and language of a literary work, and metonymy is... view more
The article studies the pragmatic function of metonymic phrases in the novel "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". The issue of studying metonymy in literature, especially in the fantasy genre, is key for readers in terms of perceiving the world and language of a literary work, and metonymy is also considered an excellent device of thinking in everyday life. First, this article explores the cognitive essence of metonymy in terms of Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Based on this work, the cognitive meaning and lexical and stylistic potential of metonymy are studied. Thus, the cognitive nature of metonymy in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" work can deeply contribute to the reader's understanding of the magical world of the work... view less
Classification
Science of Literature, Linguistics
Free Keywords
metonymy; cognitive function; Harry Potter; fantasy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2025
Page/Pages
p. 7007-7013
Journal
Path of Science, 11 (2025) 2
ISSN
2413-9009
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed