9.1.1. Cognitive basis of metaphors

Fixed idiomatic expressions such as "Life is a stage." are not common in TÄ°D. However, there are single signs which map abstract notions to concrete concepts which are iconically depicted. 

The agreement verb [Lexicon – Section 3.2.2] inform is an example. It is articulated on the mouth area and it contains a movement from the mouth of the signer towards the locus of the recipient of the news and the handshape changes [Phonology – Section 1.3.2.] from the Open-O-Handshape to 5-Handshape. This is a metaphorical expression since the abstract notion, transfer of news, is mapped to concrete, physical movement of throwing. 

 

 

 

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