The influence of metaphor on sense-impression in English

Abstract

This paper discusses metaphor as a figure of speech first, and then talks about metaphor and synaesthesia from a cognitive perspective. In order to explain the metaphorical use of sense-impression in English, it borrows examples from some literary works. Finally, it draws the conclusion that metaphor has exerted a great influence on sense-impression in English. © 2012 ACADEMY PUBLISHER Manufactured in Finland.