Explanation
The opening of a speech, establishing attention, receptiveness, and orientation for what follows. It establishes a relationship with the audience and frames the issue before the main argument begins.
Example
Before presenting the figures, I want to explain why this decision concerns us all.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Exordium” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Captatio benevolentiae is one possible function of the exordium, not identical with its entire structure.
Effect on thought and perception
It establishes a relationship with the audience and frames the issue before the main argument begins.
Resonance
In the atlas, Exordium closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-A → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 242
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Exordium“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-242-021. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-242-021The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.