ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP7-0015 · ATLAS 251

Parenthetical sentence

A relatively independent sentence inserted into another sentence to comment on or modulate its progression.

Explanation

A relatively independent sentence inserted into another sentence to comment on or modulate its progression. Opens a second voice within an utterance: the linear sentence pauses to reveal stance, source or relation.

Example

The design—it must be admitted—was bolder than its execution.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Parenthese; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Opens a second voice within an utterance: the linear sentence pauses to reveal stance, source or relation.

Resonance

Opens a second voice within an utterance: the linear sentence pauses to reveal stance, source or relation.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Parenthetical sentence“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP7-0015. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP7-0015

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