LessonsSemantic Embellishments II: Gathering, Differentiation, Division, Hyperbole, and Further DevicesQuiz

Tabligh heightens a trait to a high degree while keeping the asserted state possible both rationally and in ordinary experience. Saying that a brave person remained steadfast in a fierce battle can be intensive yet possible.

The point is to give an extreme but credible picture rather than merely adding “very” to an adjective. Classification depends on the whole assertion and its degree of possibility.

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Tabligh: strong but possible

Semantic Embellishments II: Gathering, Differentiation, Division, Hyperbole, and Further Devices

Tabligh heightens a trait to a high degree while keeping the asserted state possible both rationally and in ordinary experience. Saying that a brave person remained steadfast in a fierce battle can be intensive yet possible.

The point is to give an extreme but credible picture rather than merely adding “very” to an adjective. Classification depends on the whole assertion and its degree of possibility.