LessonsFasaha of the Speaker, Balagha of Discourse and Contextual AppropriatenessQuiz

والبلاغة في الكلام مطابقته لمقتضى الحال مع فصاحته
Balagha in discourse is its conformity to what the situation calls for, together with its fasaha.

The definition combines 2 necessary conditions: fluency/correctness and contextual appropriateness. A clear, well-formed sentence is not automatically rhetorically apt; its mode of presentation must suit audience, purpose and circumstance.

If listeners already accept a report, excessive emphasis may be inappropriate. Where the information is doubted or denied, suitable confirmation can be warranted.

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Original definition of discourse-balagha

Fasaha of the Speaker, Balagha of Discourse and Contextual Appropriateness

والبلاغة في الكلام مطابقته لمقتضى الحال مع فصاحته
Balagha in discourse is its conformity to what the situation calls for, together with its fasaha.

The definition combines 2 necessary conditions: fluency/correctness and contextual appropriateness. A clear, well-formed sentence is not automatically rhetorically apt; its mode of presentation must suit audience, purpose and circumstance.

If listeners already accept a report, excessive emphasis may be inappropriate. Where the information is doubted or denied, suitable confirmation can be warranted.