Area 1
In our language and how we interpret the language as well as construct it, we see metaphors. We do not know that they are there but if we pay attention to how we speak then we can start to see them. For some examples think I'm feeling up and the future is better. We are interpreting that up is good and that looking ahead is also good. Being metaphorical is not enough though. We also need to have context to better understand what is being said. If we just said to "go sit in the corner" we would not know exactly what it means. For some, they could be saying it to get out of other peoples ways or they could be saying it as a way to punish a small child.
Area 2
We may speak a lot of stuff in metaphors but context to understand the metaphors is just as important. Just as we said up is good with "I am in high spirits" means we have context to go on. Feeling happy can have the effect that you feel lighter on your feet and that you can look ahead. People that act happy are usually standing straight as well as speaking with eye contact. Social behavior in people also shows that you can stare someone down. Meaning that the person averts their gaze and does not feel as good. Metaphors express this based on the context of how people act when feeling these emotions.
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