LessonsIqtibas, Tadmeen, Aqd, Hall, Talmih and the Art of Literary Openings and EndingsQuiz

«وأما التلميح فهو أن يشار إلى قصة أو شعر من غير ذكره»
Talmīḥ is an indication of a story or poem without reproducing it.

Talmīḥ alludes to a recognized story, historical event or poem without reproducing the entire passage. The reader completes the reference from prior knowledge.

A good allusion gives enough indication for the relevant narrative or earlier poem to be recognized. A reference so vague that no particular background can be identified will have little of the desired effect.

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Talmīḥ: pointing without reproducing

Iqtibas, Tadmeen, Aqd, Hall, Talmih and the Art of Literary Openings and Endings

«وأما التلميح فهو أن يشار إلى قصة أو شعر من غير ذكره»
Talmīḥ is an indication of a story or poem without reproducing it.

Talmīḥ alludes to a recognized story, historical event or poem without reproducing the entire passage. The reader completes the reference from prior knowledge.

A good allusion gives enough indication for the relevant narrative or earlier poem to be recognized. A reference so vague that no particular background can be identified will have little of the desired effect.