What is a verticality schema?

Definition
	A verticality schema is an image schema that involves “up” and “down” relations.

Examples
	Standing upright Climbing stairs Viewing a flagpole Watching water rise in a tub

Generic
	A verticality schema is a kind of
	What is an image schema?

Source
	Johnson 1987 xiv

Concept module: verticality schema
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): V
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