ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR2-0023 · ATLAS 251

Paradiastole

The reinterpretation of a characteristic through evaluative conceptual delimitation.

Explanation

Naming shifts the moral connotation of the same behavior.

Example

Atlas example in editorial elaboration: Reinterpretation of a characteristic through evaluative conceptual delimitation.

Counterexample

Neutral formulation without the structure described for paradiastole.

Distinction

The distinction from framing and euphemism is explored in greater depth in the source reference.

Effect on thought and perception

Naming shifts the moral connotation of the same behavior.

Resonance

Naming shifts the moral connotation of the same behavior.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Paradiastole“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR2-0023. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR2-0023

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