METAPHOR AS AN IMPORTANT LITERARY DEVICE IN “PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY” BY O. WILDE.

Abstract

The article mainly deals with the role of metaphor and other linguistic devices in “Picture of Dorian Gray. The examples of metaphor use are analyzed and explained in detail showing how this device is able to make the work more attractive to readers. It is also illustrated that metaphor as well as other stylistic devices can trigger readers’ emotions and cognitive skills.