ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP1-0015 · ATLAS 251

Re-perspectivization

A shift of linguistic or conceptual viewpoint through which a familiar object appears differently.

Explanation

A shift of linguistic or conceptual viewpoint through which a familiar object appears differently. Interrupts a habitual viewpoint and opens alternative roles, scales or responsibilities.

Example

Not: What does help cost? but: What does withheld help cost?

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

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

Effect on thought and perception

Interrupts a habitual viewpoint and opens alternative roles, scales or responsibilities.

Resonance

Interrupts a habitual viewpoint and opens alternative roles, scales or responsibilities.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Re-perspectivization“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0015. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0015

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