Explanation
Deictic reference to parts, transitions or locations within the unfolding discourse. Turns language into a landscape at which language itself can point.
Example
With that, we reach the decisive crossway.
Counterexample
The decisive crossway follows.
Distinction
Discourse deixis treats discourse as a pointable space, not merely a chain of coreferential expressions.
Effect on thought and perception
Turns language into a landscape at which language itself can point.
Resonance
The text builds paths and places signposts within them.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Discourse deixis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-METZ2-0009. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-METZ2-0009The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.