Metaphor function and its effect on abstract concepts induction and psychological states in Sahifah Sajjadiah

Metaphor study is one the most focused literary criticism branches paid attention by critics since last time ago and there are so many words about its role and function. Among the functions stated by critics of this language technique is that it portrays the concepts not perceivable easily in addressed mind and depicts it as a dynamic picture in front of the reader eye. This research attempts to study and explain this aspect of metaphor functions in Sahifah Sajjadiah relying on descriptive-analytical method. For this purpose, first of all, pray literature and Sahifah Sajjadiah writing style is investigated in brief. Then, while studying metaphor position in literary criticism area and its function, we will engage in analyzing the some part of Sahifah Sajjadiah metaphors and its marked role in depicting the natural concepts, abstract and religious concepts. The findings show that in Sahifah Sajjadiah, Imam Sajjad has employed the metaphor not only for adorning his words, but for sensible and objective representation of the words and for affecting the addressed mine.