ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-172-0018 · ATLAS 251

Epibole

The recurrence of the same thought at prominent points in a sequence.

Explanation

The recurrence of the same thought at prominent points in a sequence. Its historical and functional boundary remains explicit in the source layer.

Example

The profile makes the form tangible through an original atlas example.

Counterexample

A mere label without the movement of thought characteristic of Epibole.

Effect on thought and perception

Stabilises attention through periodic return.

Resonance

Stabilizes attention through periodic return. The concept thereby gains a verifiable place in the relational network.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Epibole“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-172-0018. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-172-0018

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