ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR8-0004 · ATLAS 251

Anapodoton

An unfinished two-part construction whose expected completion is omitted.

Explanation

Listeners complete the open structure from formula, context or tone.

Example

If that is supposed to be the only source …

Counterexample

If that is the only source, it is insufficient.

Effect on thought and perception

Moves closure into the participation of the audience.

Resonance

A path that has begun remains open-ended; its missing counter-arc can still be felt.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Anapodoton“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR8-0004. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR8-0004

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