ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR4-0006 · ATLAS 251

Procatalepsis

Anticipating and answering an expected objection.

Explanation

A possible countervoice is built into the speaker's own argument.

Example

One might object that the map is too large; that is precisely why it needs several scales.

Counterexample

The map needs several scales.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes opposition visible while strategically framing it.

Resonance

An unspoken countervoice is drawn into the speaker's field.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Procatalepsis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR4-0006. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR4-0006

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