英文摘要 |
This study intends to analyze and provide comparative discussion of similarities and differences of definitions, theories and paradigms as presented by major linguists including R. Jakobson, the Group Ц, G. Lakoff, E.Kittay, Nakamura, Sato, and Kusumi. Moreover, this research analyzes whether a certain metaphorical expression should be classified as synecdoche or as metonymy, and analyzes in depth the Group Ц's theory which advocates that synecdoche forms the fundamental basis for other metaphorical expressions including metaphor and metonymy. The Group Ц's theory identifies two different types of synecdoche— II type and Σ type. However, upon examining the Group Ц's theory, shortcomings become evident, in particular being unable to clarify the theoretical reasons for II type classification as synecdoche. Based on both the Sato's theory and Kusumi's theory, the II type should be classified as metonymy, and this study supports their theories of classifying the II type synecdoche as metonymy. Prior to conclusive statements, a detailed comparative analysis is presented on the differences of semantic structures supporting “part-- whole” relationship as shown in one pair forming synecdoche and the other pair forming metonymy. Conclusions propose that metonymic shifts of meaning can occur between words which have either paradigmatic or syntagmatic relationships. Synecdoche, -- a type of metonymic transfer, supported by semantic relationship of taxonomy in semantic field -- involves the paradigmatic relation of “ part-whole.” Yet metonymy, is supported by the relationship of “ part-whole” considered as hyponymy. Moreover, this study observes how one pair forming synecdoche expression shifts its meaning and forms into a new metaphorical expression, and thus concludes that synecdoche may also involve moving from one semantic field to another, such as the field of metaphor occuring by means of some polysemy on the part of the word which serves as a bridge. |