ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR4-0001 · ATLAS 251

Parenthesis

An independent verbal unit inserted into an ongoing sentence.

Explanation

It opens a second path of thought inside the first and then returns to the interrupted line.

Example

The atlas — as becomes clear while travelling — changes its own order.

Counterexample

A continuous sentence without an insertion.

Effect on thought and perception

Keeps commentary and main thought present at the same time.

Resonance

A second voice enters without wholly abandoning the first direction.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Parenthesis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR4-0001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR4-0001

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