Metaphorical and Metonymical Analysis of Speeches of Queen Elizabeth II

Abstract

This work will primarily deal with the differences between the literal and figurative terms. After that the main focus will be to divide metaphor and metonymy as two of the most essential figures of speech based on several studies conducted by experts in the field of linguistics. The document also covers basic explanation of the concepts of public speaking. The practical part will then be focused on these findings in order to map metaphor and metonymy in the speeches of Queen Elizabeth II. A more detailed analysis will be conducted in order to demonstrate linguistic analysis and to determine the intention of the use of metaphor and metonymy in the context.