Metaphor is not merely a literary device but a fundamental cognitive mechanism that shapes how individuals conceptualise and communicate their experiences. In cognitive linguistics, research into ...
Alarm bells. Red flags. A labyrinth. These are just a few of the metaphors that mothers of children with dyslexia use to describe the journey from noticing their child’s literacy challenges to ...
"Narcissus" by Caravaggio (c. 1598). Source: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain What is an allegory? An allegory (Greek, "a speaking about something else") is a complete and cohesive narrative, for ...
People experiencing delusions during an episode of psychosis may be "living out" a deeply held emotion, according to new ...
Kaitlin Sibbald receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. She is affiliated with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. As we pass the one-month ...