ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR8-0013 · ATLAS 251

Protrope

An exhortation to take a valued course of action.

Explanation

The expression creates forward pressure rather than merely naming a possibility.

Example

Let us follow the trace to its surprising neighbour.

Counterexample

There is another related concept there.

Effect on thought and perception

Turns possibility into felt direction.

Resonance

A verbal impulse directs several movements forward.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Protrope“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR8-0013. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR8-0013

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