Table 2.

Metaphorical types organized by cognitive domain.

Cognitive domain	Metaphor type	General semantic focus	n in [X + Li]	% in [X + Li]
Spatial foundation	Position	Specific spatial anchoring	127	7.6
	Scope	Non-specific spatial or natural range	320	19.1
Organizational-social	Institution	Institutional or administrative reference	30	1.8
	Category	Symbolic, cultural, or social category	85	5.1
Qualitative attributes	Atmosphere	Environmental or sensory ambience	228	13.6
	State	Abstract evaluative state or desirable condition	630	37.7
Internal-dynamic	Psychological perception	Affective or perceptual experience	9	0.5
	Activity	Action, process, or event	243	14.5
Total			1,672	100%