ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR11-0003 · ATLAS 251

Paraenesis

Admonitory or advisory discourse directing a person toward a way of acting or living.

Explanation

Admonitory or advisory discourse directing a person toward a way of acting or living. Translates insight into memorable guidance for action.

Example

Test the elegant connection once more before trusting it.

Counterexample

This connection has not been tested.

Distinction

Paraenesis may guide toward a course; dehortation specifically advises against one.

Effect on thought and perception

Translates insight into memorable guidance for action.

Resonance

A thought extends into future action as a direction.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Paraenesis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR11-0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR11-0003

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