This paper aims to present some of the most relevant approaches to the study of metaphor. Being a widespread feature of everyday language, metaphor has been the subject of different and sometimes controversial theories advanced not only by linguists, but also by philosophers, psychologists etc.
Key words:
metaphor, conceptual metaphor, cognitive approach, theories, language
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Journal “Diacronia” ISSN: 2393-1140 Frequency: 2 issues / year