Embodiment

The video explores the concept of linguistic embodiment, focusing on how sign language offers new perspectives on the relationship between language and the body. It discusses the historical context of embodiment, the use of body analogies in language, and how sign language can illustrate these concepts. The video also highlights research efforts by individuals like Ben Bergen, who are investigating the embodied nature of language and communication.

What is the primary focus of linguistic embodiment?

• The history of sign language

• The connection between language, thought, and bodily movement

• The relationship between language and technology

• The development of new languages

How does sign language provide new perspectives on linguistic embodiment?

• By allowing visual representation of concepts

• By relying solely on spoken words

• By using written symbols

• By using digital communication

Which of the following is an example of using body parts metaphorically in language?

• The foot of the mountains

• The eye of the storm

• The hand of time

• The heart of the ocean

What is a unique feature of sign language in representing metaphors?

• It uses sound waves

• It relies on written text

• It can visually show metaphors

• It uses digital screens

What aspect of language does Ben Bergen's research focus on?

• The grammatical structure of languages

• The digital transformation of language

• The embodiment of language and its connection to bodily movement

• The historical development of languages