Explanation
A grammatical marker of a person whose speech, thoughts, or perspective is used to convey embedded content. Perspective is assigned its own grammatical trace, which remains visible even through nested speech.
Example
In several West African languages, pronouns distinguish the reported source of consciousness from other persons.
Counterexample
A standard reflexive pronoun is not automatically logophoric.
Distinction
Distinction from reported speech: An ordinary reflexive pronoun is not automatically logophoric.
Effect on thought and perception
Perspective is assigned its own grammatical trace, which remains visible even through nested speech.
Resonance
Logophoricity makes a directed relationship perceptible: perspective is given its own grammatical trace, which remains visible even through nested speech.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Logophoricity“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-133-035. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-133-035The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.