Table 7.

Examples of arguments in English for each middle term condition (Experiment 2).

	Non-emotive metaphors (0)	Positively valenced metaphors (+)	Negatively valenced metaphors (-)
CM	[P1] That girl is a gem. (gemma) [P2] A gem is a precious stone. [C] That girl is a precious stone.	[P1] A separation is a thaw. (schiarita) [P2] A thaw is the defreezing of ice. [C] A separation is the defreezing of ice.	[P1] Bravery is a scar. (sfregio) [P2] A scar is a wound. [C] Bravery is a wound.
NM	[P1] The rooster is a pharaoh. (faraone) [P2] A pharaoh is a leader. [C] The rooster is a leader.	[P1] Insolence is a smile. (risata) [P2] A smile is an expression of joy. [C] Insolence is an expression of joy.	[P1] Religion is a scald. (ustione) [P2] A scald is a serious burn. [C] Religion is a serious burn.