Abstract
The article analyzes metonymy in current English from the cognitive approach. They highlight the main cognitive principles that govern metonymic relationships. Selection models of both the source of metonymy and its purpose are defined. Cases of metonymy in proper names used in English newspaper headlines are studied.
Keywords
cognitive linguistics
linguistics
metonymy
cognitive
principles
language
conceptualize headlines
communication
referential function
experience
clarity
headings
model