The application of conceptual metaphor theory and conceptual blending in linguistic analysis of Surah Hadid
Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Department of English and Linguistics, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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Department of English and Linguistics, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad Universty, Zanjan, Iran
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Assistant professor, of Linguistics, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
This research, conducted using an analytical-descriptive approach, aimed to address the following questions: Is the conceptual metaphor theory effective in explaining the conceptual structure of the "Surah Mosabbahat" in the Holy Quran? And is the theory of conceptual blending networks effective in explaining the conceptual structure of the "Surah Mosabbahat" in the Holy Quran? In this article, an attempt was made to analyze and examine the selected first six verses of Surah Hadid, which is one of the five Mosabbahat Surahs in the Holy Quran, all of which are related to a theological subject, as cognitive components in the process of conceptualizing the Quranic verses. The results of this research demonstrated that from a cognitive semantics perspective, the application of conceptual metaphor theory and conceptual blending network theory using Fauconnier and Turner's four-dimensional network pattern could be effective in explaining the conceptual structure of Quranic components and revealing hidden meanings within the structure of Quranic verses. This could influence the perspective and worldview of the audience, providing a comprehensive understanding of the verses at the human level, facilitating their comprehension. The results of this research could be beneficial in literary analysis, Quranic studies, and the field of cognitive linguistics.
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