ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR2-0012 · ATLAS 251

Diaphora

Repetition of the same word with a changed meaning or emphasis.

Explanation

The same word echoes itself from a different semantic space.

Example

Atlas example in editorial form: Repetition of the same word with a changed meaning or emphasis.

Counterexample

Neutral phrasing lacking the form described for diaphora.

Distinction

The distinction from antanaclasis and polysemy is explored in greater depth in the source reference.

Effect on thought and perception

The same word resonates from a different semantic space.

Resonance

The same word resonates from a different semantic space.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Diaphora“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR2-0012. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR2-0012

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