Вісник КНЛУ. Серія Філологія. — 2009. — Том 12, №
1. Електронна версія статті. - 14 с.The article focuses on the theory of figures and its place among scientific paradigms. Its principal problems also come under analysis. Even in the 21st century the theory of figures has certain aspects calling for further consideration. This concerns, in particular, the problems of taxonomy, nomination, principles of classification and interpretation. The dichotomies figure/trope, metaphor/metonymy, direct/figurative, rhetorical/stylistic remain valid.
