Explanation
Raising a question that is immediately answered by the same speaker. The question simulates openness, while the subsequent answer already structures the intended line of thought.
Example
Atlas example: The question simulates openness, while the subsequent answer already organizes the intended line of thought.
Counterexample
Mere formal similarity without the relationship characteristic of hypophora.
Distinction
Distinction from a rhetorical question: The decisive factor in hypophora is the specific movement—the question simulates openness, while the subsequent answer already organizes the intended line of thought.
Effect on thought and perception
The question simulates openness, while the subsequent answer already structures the intended line of thought.
Resonance
Hypophora renders a relationship perceptible as a directed transformation: The question simulates openness, while the subsequent answer already structures the intended line of thought.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Hypophora“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-119-003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-119-003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.