Explanation
The artistic highlighting of linguistic forms through deviation, parallelism, or conspicuous repetition. It interrupts automatised understanding and makes the form of expression itself perceptible.
Example
An unexpected word order makes an ordinary sentence suddenly seem strange.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Foregrounding” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Not every salience effect is literary foregrounding; here perceptibility is deliberately produced by formal organisation.
Effect on thought and perception
It interrupts automatised understanding and makes the form of expression itself perceptible.
Resonance
In the atlas, Foregrounding closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-A → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 242
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Foregrounding“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-242-023. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-242-023The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.