EN · C2

Shortening a circumlocution to an ordinary name removes not only extra words, but may also remove the distance with which the narrator treats the character.

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Skrócenie peryfrazy do zwykłego imienia usuwa nie tylko nadmiar słów, lecz może też odebrać wypowiedzi dystans, z jakim narrator traktuje daną postać.

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Flashcard #4655 · C2

Shortening a circumlocution to an ordinary name removes not only extra words, but may also remove the distance with which the narrator treats the character.

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EN · C2

Discussing circumlocution in narration.

  1. A

    I will replace the periphrasis with a name, removing only excess words.

    Zamienię peryfrazę na imię, usuwając tylko zbędne słowa.

  2. B

    Shortening a circumlocution to an ordinary name removes not only extra words, but may also remove the distance with which the narrator treats the character.

    Skrócenie peryfrazy do zwykłego imienia usuwa nie tylko nadmiar słów, lecz może też odebrać wypowiedzi dystans, z jakim narrator traktuje daną postać.

  3. A

    What do you suggest doing next?

    Co proponujesz zrobić dalej?

  4. B

    Let’s compare narrative distance in both versions.

    Porównajmy dystans narratora w obu wersjach.

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Polish

Omawianie peryfrazy w narracji.

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English

Discussing circumlocution in narration.

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German

Periphrasen in einer Erzählung besprechen.

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Spanish

Comentar la perífrasis en la narración.

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Russian

Обсуждение перифразы в повествовании.

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