ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR7-0009 · ATLAS 251

Homoioteleuton

Recurrence of similar sounds at word or clause endings.

Explanation

End sounds connect otherwise different units.

Example

We examine the sources, describe the roles, connect the poles.

Counterexample

We examine sources, describe roles, and connect opposites.

Effect on thought and perception

Encourages semantic grouping through sound.

Resonance

Different paths resolve into the same tonal colour at their ends.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Homoioteleuton“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR7-0009. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR7-0009

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