ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR2-0020 · ATLAS 251

Hypallage

The assignment of an expression to a referent other than the one logically expected.

Explanation

A quality detaches itself from its bearer and occupies a neighboring position.

Example

Atlas example in editorial elaboration: The assignment of an expression to a referent other than what is logically expected.

Counterexample

Neutral formulation lacking the structure described for hypallage.

Distinction

The distinction from metaphor and enallage is explored in greater depth in the source guide.

Effect on thought and perception

A quality detaches itself from its bearer and occupies a neighboring position.

Resonance

A quality detaches itself from its bearer and occupies a neighboring position.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Hypallage“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR2-0020. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR2-0020

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