LessonsThree Types of Kināyah: Referent, Attribute, and AttributionQuiz

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Even one of upright stature and broad nails.

Several features can together point to a recognizable referent. One feature alone may not identify the subject, while a combination narrows the reference.

The combination is a route to the bearer of the features, not merely the description of one compound attribute. This is another form of kināyah concerning a referent.

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Identifying through combined features

Three Types of Kināyah: Referent, Attribute, and Attribution

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Even one of upright stature and broad nails.

Several features can together point to a recognizable referent. One feature alone may not identify the subject, while a combination narrows the reference.

The combination is a route to the bearer of the features, not merely the description of one compound attribute. This is another form of kināyah concerning a referent.