ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR9-0002 · ATLAS 251

Apophasis

Mentioning something through the claim that it will not be mentioned.

Explanation

The supposedly omitted subject becomes especially present.

Example

I will say nothing here about the three unverified sources.

Counterexample

Three sources are unverified.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows that communicative absence can produce meaning.

Resonance

A hidden trace lights up precisely through the sign saying ‘do not go this way’.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Apophasis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR9-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR9-0002

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