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Understanding Cognitive Stylistics by Aish Khan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cognitive stylistics examines how readers understand and interpret literary texts by integrating insights from literature, linguistics, and cognitive psychology. It highlights the role of metaphors, schemas, and mental spaces in shaping meaning and emphasizes that individual interpretations are influenced by personal experiences and cultural backgrounds. The field emerged in the late 20th century, shifting focus from the text itself to the cognitive processes involved in reading.
- Author
- Aish Khan
- Language
- EN