ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR4-0015 · ATLAS 251

Paromoeosis

Parallel clauses shaped by conspicuous similarity of sound.

Explanation

Syntactic balance and acoustic correspondence reinforce one another.

Example

We trace the signs; we sense the trials.

Counterexample

We carefully examine the available traces.

Effect on thought and perception

Strengthens comparison and memory.

Resonance

Two equally constructed paths carry the same tonal colour throughout their course.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Paromoeosis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR4-0015. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR4-0015

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