Explanation
Much of its meaning lies beyond the literal wording.
Example
‘A brilliant solution,’ she said with an audible snort.
Counterexample
She considered the solution poor.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows that meaning is multimodal and bodily transmitted.
Resonance
Words send one message, the body a sharper second one.
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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Mycterismus“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR5-0014. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR5-0014The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.