LessonsIṭnāb: Tadhyīl, Takmīl (Iḥtirās), and TatmīmQuiz

Īghāl produces an added rhetorical effect near the close of a poetic line. Tadhyīl is not restricted to that poetic position. Its defining form is an additional clause that contains and reinforces the earlier meaning; īghāl need not take the form of a complete clause.

CriterionTadhyīlĪghāl
PositionAfter a preceding clauseAt the end of a poetic line
FormAn additional clauseNot necessarily a full clause
EffectReinforcement of earlier meaningA further effect at the ending

Tadhyīl is therefore not merely a special name for the last word of a verse.

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Tadhyīl compared with īghāl

Iṭnāb: Tadhyīl, Takmīl (Iḥtirās), and Tatmīm

Īghāl produces an added rhetorical effect near the close of a poetic line. Tadhyīl is not restricted to that poetic position. Its defining form is an additional clause that contains and reinforces the earlier meaning; īghāl need not take the form of a complete clause.

CriterionTadhyīlĪghāl
PositionAfter a preceding clauseAt the end of a poetic line
FormAn additional clauseNot necessarily a full clause
EffectReinforcement of earlier meaningA further effect at the ending

Tadhyīl is therefore not merely a special name for the last word of a verse.