A Study on the Role of Metaphor in the International News Discourse

Metaphor in Cognitive Semantics has a completely different meaning from its literal definition and it creates the underpinnings of human thought and cognition. This study demonstrates the necessity of investigating the metaphors used in news discourses. It provides examples of metaphors used in international discourses which lead to the creation of pre-designed mental spaces in people’s minds. The main focus of the research is investigation of the role of metaphor in news discourses and the way metaphors create discourse cohesion and ideological shelters. Another section of the study looks into practical strategies that are utilized in production of news content. Metaphorical thinking is unavoidable, especially in complicated and abstract topics like foreign policy. Therefore, it can be concluded that paying attention to metaphors contributes to unveiling the reality.