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الشاهد — القرينة — الصناعة — الأثر
Evidence, contextual indicator, device and effect.

For “raʾaytu asadan yarmī,” identify “asad,” use “yarmī” to exclude the literal beast, classify the metaphorical use, and explain the vivid portrayal of courage.

In “ṭawīl al-nijād,” tall stature may be intended, but a literally long sword-strap is also possible. The two cases therefore differ in their handling of literal sense and contextual evidence.

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Final Comprehensive Examination: Bayān, Badīʿ and Closing Arts

الشاهد — القرينة — الصناعة — الأثر
Evidence, contextual indicator, device and effect.

For “raʾaytu asadan yarmī,” identify “asad,” use “yarmī” to exclude the literal beast, classify the metaphorical use, and explain the vivid portrayal of courage.

In “ṭawīl al-nijād,” tall stature may be intended, but a literally long sword-strap is also possible. The two cases therefore differ in their handling of literal sense and contextual evidence.