ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP1-0011 · ATLAS 251

Facial expression

Meaning-bearing change in the face expressing stance, feeling and relationship.

Explanation

Meaning-bearing change in the face expressing stance, feeling and relationship. Shows how the body comments on, strengthens or contradicts an utterance.

Example

A brief raised eyebrow turns agreement into doubt.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Gestik; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows how the body comments on, strengthens or contradicts an utterance.

Resonance

Shows how the body comments on, strengthens or contradicts an utterance.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Facial expression“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0011. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0011

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