Keyword: «subject of comparison»

The comparative constructions, formed with noun «life» are being scrutinised in the article. The structural components’ line of the concept «life» is distinguished by the author in the process of writing. On the one hand, the components are being turned into the attribute of comparison, but, on the other hand, are being extracted due to comparative content. The structural variations of сonjunctions and non-conjunctions are also listed.

The article examines comparative constructions in which humans are compared to inanimate objects and things. The following types of comparative images are highlighted: technological objects; household items; objects new to society; items of clothing, toiletries, and jewelry; food; objects associated with economic relations and material values; and the names of weapons and other military objects. It is noted that comparing humans to inanimate objects is one of the trends in the contemporary use of comparative constructions, which clearly reflects pragmatism and the concrete nature of modern life.