Embodiment and Image Schemas: Interpreting the Figurative Meanings of English Phrasal Verbs
The present article suggests that the figurative meanings of English phrasal verbs can be interpreted by means of image schemas. It is argued that image schemas reflect bodily experiences which constitute configurations of spatial perception. The article classifies image schemas and draws examples f...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Languages |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/5/1/6 |