ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR7-0003 · ATLAS 251

Diacope

Repetition interrupted by a short insertion.

Explanation

The intervening space charges the returning expression with emphasis.

Example

Language, living language, changes the way we see.

Counterexample

Living language changes the way we see.

Effect on thought and perception

Sustains attention across interruption.

Resonance

An impulse briefly disappears and returns with greater force.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Diacope“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR7-0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR7-0003

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