Mental Simulations of Phonological Representations Are Causally Linked to Silent Reading of Direct Versus Indirect Speech

Embodied theories propose that language is understood via mental simulations of sensory states related to perception and action. Given that direct speech (e.g., 'She says, “It’s a lovely day!”') is perceived to be more vivid than indirect speech (e.g., 'She says (that) it’s a lovely d...

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Main Author: Bo Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Cognition
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Online Access:https://www.journalofcognition.org/articles/141