Explanation
The repetition of words or phrases in reversed grammatical order. It makes reversal audible and turns reciprocity or opposition into a memorable verbal circuit.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Antimetabole repeats lexical material; chiasmus may cross structures without repeating the same words.
Distinction
Antimetabole repeats lexical material; chiasmus may cross structures without repeating the same words.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes reversal audible and turns reciprocity or opposition into a memorable verbal circuit.
Resonance
It makes reversal audible and turns reciprocity or opposition into a memorable verbal circuit.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Antimetabole“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RHE-W0007. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RHE-W0007The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.