PSYCHOLINGUISTIC PROPERTIES OF TROPES

Аннотация

This article explores the psycholinguistic dimensions of tropes—figurative language devices such as metaphors, similes, irony, and hyperbole—through the lens of cognitive and linguistic processes. Tropes are not merely stylistic flourishes in language; they serve as cognitivetools that reflect and shape thought. By examininghow individuals understand, process, and recall figurative language, this study highlights the crucial role of tropes in language comprehension, memory, and emotional engagement. The paper also delves into neurolinguistic evidence and psycholinguistic models that explain how the brain interprets figurative meanings beyond literal semantics. Through varied examples and analysis, the article offers a comprehensive understanding of howtropes function at theintersection oflanguage andmind. Keywords Tropes, psycholinguistics, metaphor, figurative language, cognition, memory, language processing, semantics, irony, hyperbole