LessonsThe Elevation of Discourse, Rhetorical Excellence and Degrees of BalaghaQuiz

An iʿtibar is an aspect taken into account. The appropriate consideration is the aspect that the rhetorical occasion makes relevant.

If the audience already accepts a report, adding solemn oaths may burden the sentence. If the audience strongly denies it, reinforcement may be fitting.

Likewise, an appeal to someone who needs reassurance differs in tone from a grave warning directed at someone persisting in harm.

There is no one fixed wording that counts as the suitable consideration in every case; the purpose and the audience's condition determine it.

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What is the appropriate consideration?

The Elevation of Discourse, Rhetorical Excellence and Degrees of Balagha

An iʿtibar is an aspect taken into account. The appropriate consideration is the aspect that the rhetorical occasion makes relevant.

If the audience already accepts a report, adding solemn oaths may burden the sentence. If the audience strongly denies it, reinforcement may be fitting.

Likewise, an appeal to someone who needs reassurance differs in tone from a grave warning directed at someone persisting in harm.

There is no one fixed wording that counts as the suitable consideration in every case; the purpose and the audience's condition determine it.