PECULIARITIES OF THE FORMATION OF ANIMATION VOCABULARY ON THE BASIS OF ANIMATED CARTOONS MOANA 2 AND INSIDE OUT 2

Abstract

This research investigates the domain-specific vocabulary used in animation production, with particular emphasis on the etymological origins, semantic transformations, and functional applications of core terms such as animation, cartoon, clean-up, layout, and storyline. The study underscores the substantial linguistic influence exerted by Disney, a company whose creative innovations have significantly shaped both professional nomenclature and wider cultural semantics. The concept of cartoon is explored in its diachronic development – from its origins as a preparatory art sketch to its current identification with a genre of animated productions marked by stylized visual exaggeration and humor. Although related, cartoon and animation are shown to possess nuanced distinctions.Further attention is directed toward technical terminology such as clean-up and layout, which refer to discrete stages in the animation workflow. These terms reflect metaphorical adaptations of everyday language into specialized industry jargon. The study also explores narrative-related lexicon, including storyline, storyman, and story sketch man, each denoting unique creative functions in animation storytelling.Additionally, the research examines the evolving semantic field surrounding the Disney brand, including neologisms like Disneyism and Disneyfication, which signal the corporation’s extensive influence on language and cultural expression. By analyzing the recent Disney and Pixar films “Moana 2” and “Inside Out 2”, the study demonstrates how novel animation vocabulary arises through metaphor, personification, cross-cultural borrowing, and internal studio lexicon.