A Metaphoric Analysis of Miriri’s Ekegusii Pop Song Ebunda

The study undertakes a metaphoric analysis of the animal metaphors in Miriri’s Ekegusii pop song “Ebunda” (a donkey) to reveal meaning. meaning might be elusive majority fans because metaphor is principally matter thought and action which often situated specific context. employed descriptive research design describe as used song. First, four coders (including researchers) were identify through Metaphor Identification Procedure Vrije Universiteit. Secondly, classified into based on levels principle Great Chain Being (GCBM). then explained using Conceptual Theory. reveals that animals are stratified source domains effectively conceptualize human beings highlighted In addition, cognitive basis perceptions Abagusii (the native speakers Ekegusii) have about some society. Metaphors crucial ways communication best Cognitive Linguistics paradigm.