ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR5-0003 · ATLAS 251

Prodiorthosis

Preparing an audience for a bold, harsh or difficult statement.

Explanation

The reception of a sentence is shaped before the sentence arrives.

Example

Forgive my directness: this order prevents understanding.

Counterexample

This order prevents understanding.

Effect on thought and perception

Guides expectation and relationship in advance.

Resonance

A threshold tunes the field for the coming impulse.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Prodiorthosis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR5-0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR5-0003

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