Explanation
The momentary orientation and role position from which a speaker produces or frames an utterance. Speakers can switch between their own voice, a quotation, irony, and an institutional role without changing their physical location.
Example
Atlas example: Speakers can switch between their own voice, a quotation, irony, and an institutional role without changing their physical location.
Counterexample
Mere formal similarity without the relationship characteristic of footing.
Distinction
Delineation of voice: What is decisive in Footing is the specific movement—speakers can switch between their own voice, quotations, irony, and institutional roles without changing their physical location.
Effect on thought and perception
Speakers can switch between their own voice, a quotation, irony, and an institutional role without changing their physical position.
Resonance
Footing renders the relationship perceptible as a directed shift: speakers can switch between their own voice, a quotation, irony, and an institutional role without changing their physical position.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Footing“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-119-026. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-119-026The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.