Irsal al-mathal introduces a concise and apt expression that can be applied beyond the immediate incident to comparable situations. Its generality and force make it proverbial.
Al-kalam al-jamiʿ conveys substantial meaning in a compact statement. Both may be concise, but irsal al-mathal particularly emphasizes the saying's reusability in other appropriate contexts. Popularity alone is not sufficient for rhetorical excellence.
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Semantic Embellishments II: Gathering, Differentiation, Division, Hyperbole, and Further Devices
Irsal al-mathal introduces a concise and apt expression that can be applied beyond the immediate incident to comparable situations. Its generality and force make it proverbial.
Al-kalam al-jamiʿ conveys substantial meaning in a compact statement. Both may be concise, but irsal al-mathal particularly emphasizes the saying's reusability in other appropriate contexts. Popularity alone is not sufficient for rhetorical excellence.