LessonsIṭnāb: Tadhyīl, Takmīl (Iḥtirās), and TatmīmQuiz

DeviceTypical added expressionRhetorical function
TadhyīlA clause after an earlier clauseConfirms or encompasses its meaning
Takmīl / iḥtirāsWording that blocks a likely misreadingRemoves a contrary inference
TatmīmA meaningful supplementary constituentAdds value without correcting a misreading

To apply these distinctions, first establish the context and then consider what would happen if the additional wording were removed. A reinforcing clause suggests tadhyīl; prevention of misreading suggests takmīl; beneficial enrichment without that risk suggests tatmīm.

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Iṭnāb: Tadhyīl, Takmīl (Iḥtirās), and Tatmīm

DeviceTypical added expressionRhetorical function
TadhyīlA clause after an earlier clauseConfirms or encompasses its meaning
Takmīl / iḥtirāsWording that blocks a likely misreadingRemoves a contrary inference
TatmīmA meaningful supplementary constituentAdds value without correcting a misreading

To apply these distinctions, first establish the context and then consider what would happen if the additional wording were removed. A reinforcing clause suggests tadhyīl; prevention of misreading suggests takmīl; beneficial enrichment without that risk suggests tatmīm.