Frame Analysis of The Space Category in The English Language

Abstract

This article explores the concept of frames in cognitive linguistics, focusing on their role in structuring human understanding and interpretation of the world. Frames are mental structures that organize knowledge into familiar contexts, enabling efficient processing and interpretation of language. The article examines key 0000-0003-1312-1656definitions and theories of frames as proposed by scholars such as Charles J. Fillmore, George Lakoff, Marvin Minsky, Ronald W. Langacker, Erving Goffman, Gilles Fauconnier, and Eleanor Rosch, highlighting their contributions to understanding linguistic meaning and contextualization. The study demonstrates how frames and their slots (variable elements) provide structure to conceptual domains such as space, categorization, and cultural differences, using examples like "house," "restaurant," and "office" frames. Through detailed frame analysis, the article explores the overlap and interconnection of slots across different frames, revealing their flexibility in accommodating linguistic and cultural variations. For instance, the slot "table" can transcend multiple frames, appearing in contexts related to homes, workplaces, and public spaces like restaurants.