Table 2.
Condition | Metaphorical | Literal |
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NM | His work experience was a clumsy clamber. | The final ascent was an exhausting clamber. |
NA | The man’s gaze was a shameless slurp. | The last sip was a noisy slurp. |
PM | The frank speaker sailed towards a finish. | The boat sailed towards the sandy shore. |
PA | The sunset sang to the lovers. | The uncle sang to the baby. |
Note: NM = nominal motion, NA = nominal auditory, PM = predicate motion, PA = predicate auditory