Two distinct axes are discussed within kināyah concerning an attribute. One is near versus remote: how many inferential steps are required? The other is clear versus subtle: how readily does the audience perceive the intended meaning?
A nearby inference is not necessarily stated explicitly, nor is a remote inference impossible. Number of steps and ease of understanding are separate tests.
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Three Types of Kināyah: Referent, Attribute, and Attribution
Two distinct axes are discussed within kināyah concerning an attribute. One is near versus remote: how many inferential steps are required? The other is clear versus subtle: how readily does the audience perceive the intended meaning?
A nearby inference is not necessarily stated explicitly, nor is a remote inference impossible. Number of steps and ease of understanding are separate tests.