Is there a word for constructions that involve intentional false language, with corrections in parentheses?
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I realize that the title may not be entirely clear, so here's an example of what I mean:
I yelled at (sent a politely worded email to) tech support about their utterly broken (mildly annoying) system.
I've seen constructions like this before employed for comic effect (for example, I believe the Valve Corporation has used this on the TF2 Blog, although I can't find the example right now). It seems related to the satirical use of "read:", as in:
The CIA engaged in enhanced interrogation techniques (read: torture) to get information from suspects.
However, I have never seen this device be given a name. Is there one?
literary-device
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I realize that the title may not be entirely clear, so here's an example of what I mean:
I yelled at (sent a politely worded email to) tech support about their utterly broken (mildly annoying) system.
I've seen constructions like this before employed for comic effect (for example, I believe the Valve Corporation has used this on the TF2 Blog, although I can't find the example right now). It seems related to the satirical use of "read:", as in:
The CIA engaged in enhanced interrogation techniques (read: torture) to get information from suspects.
However, I have never seen this device be given a name. Is there one?
literary-device
asked Sep 7 at 5:38
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The title needs work. There is no false language involved in either example. The first includes the emotional paraphrase of how I would have liked to have said it and then parenthetically presents what I presume to be the actual words in the communique. It is an example of compartmentalization (read: code shifting). The second one is more ordinary. It just decodes a euphemism.
– Phil Sweet
2 days ago
Sometimes, this is snark: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
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I realize that the title may not be entirely clear, so here's an example of what I mean:
I yelled at (sent a politely worded email to) tech support about their utterly broken (mildly annoying) system.
I've seen constructions like this before employed for comic effect (for example, I believe the Valve Corporation has used this on the TF2 Blog, although I can't find the example right now). It seems related to the satirical use of "read:", as in:
The CIA engaged in enhanced interrogation techniques (read: torture) to get information from suspects.
However, I have never seen this device be given a name. Is there one?
literary-device
asked Sep 7 at 5:38
TristanBomb
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I realize that the title may not be entirely clear, so here's an example of what I mean:
I yelled at (sent a politely worded email to) tech support about their utterly broken (mildly annoying) system.
I've seen constructions like this before employed for comic effect (for example, I believe the Valve Corporation has used this on the TF2 Blog, although I can't find the example right now). It seems related to the satirical use of "read:", as in:
The CIA engaged in enhanced interrogation techniques (read: torture) to get information from suspects.
However, I have never seen this device be given a name. Is there one?
literary-device
literary-device
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The title needs work. There is no false language involved in either example. The first includes the emotional paraphrase of how I would have liked to have said it and then parenthetically presents what I presume to be the actual words in the communique. It is an example of compartmentalization (read: code shifting). The second one is more ordinary. It just decodes a euphemism.
– Phil Sweet
2 days ago
Sometimes, this is snark: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
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The title needs work. There is no false language involved in either example. The first includes the emotional paraphrase of how I would have liked to have said it and then parenthetically presents what I presume to be the actual words in the communique. It is an example of compartmentalization (read: code shifting). The second one is more ordinary. It just decodes a euphemism.
– Phil Sweet
2 days ago
Sometimes, this is snark: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
The title needs work. There is no false language involved in either example. The first includes the emotional paraphrase of how I would have liked to have said it and then parenthetically presents what I presume to be the actual words in the communique. It is an example of compartmentalization (read: code shifting). The second one is more ordinary. It just decodes a euphemism.
– Phil Sweet
2 days ago
The title needs work. There is no false language involved in either example. The first includes the emotional paraphrase of how I would have liked to have said it and then parenthetically presents what I presume to be the actual words in the communique. It is an example of compartmentalization (read: code shifting). The second one is more ordinary. It just decodes a euphemism.
– Phil Sweet
2 days ago
Sometimes, this is snark: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
Sometimes, this is snark: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago
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you are probably looking for Parenthetical Phrase. The examples you stated are sardonic applications of the literary device, but I could not find a term specifically describing the sardonic use of the parenthetical phrase. Hope this helps.
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In theater this would be an "aside": a convention where a character on stage makes a comment to the audience, that the other characters on stage cannot hear. It is meant to reveal the character's true thoughts.
An aside is addressed to the audience, but is only a mild form of breaking the fourth wall unless the audience is explicitly acknowledged.
In film this is usually done with a voice-over, so the other characters who are present do not have to ignore it through the convention of the aside.
aside (n)
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
(theatre) an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
If the character makes these parenthetical comments continually throughout the story, it is a form of inner monologue.
See also
thinking out loud,
aside comment,
aside glance
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This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
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you are probably looking for Parenthetical Phrase. The examples you stated are sardonic applications of the literary device, but I could not find a term specifically describing the sardonic use of the parenthetical phrase. Hope this helps.
answered Sep 10 at 7:50
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you are probably looking for Parenthetical Phrase. The examples you stated are sardonic applications of the literary device, but I could not find a term specifically describing the sardonic use of the parenthetical phrase. Hope this helps.
answered Sep 10 at 7:50
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you are probably looking for Parenthetical Phrase. The examples you stated are sardonic applications of the literary device, but I could not find a term specifically describing the sardonic use of the parenthetical phrase. Hope this helps.
answered Sep 10 at 7:50
suryashekhar
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you are probably looking for Parenthetical Phrase. The examples you stated are sardonic applications of the literary device, but I could not find a term specifically describing the sardonic use of the parenthetical phrase. Hope this helps.
answered Sep 10 at 7:50
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answered Sep 10 at 7:50
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answered Sep 10 at 7:50
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answered Sep 10 at 7:50
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In theater this would be an "aside": a convention where a character on stage makes a comment to the audience, that the other characters on stage cannot hear. It is meant to reveal the character's true thoughts.
An aside is addressed to the audience, but is only a mild form of breaking the fourth wall unless the audience is explicitly acknowledged.
In film this is usually done with a voice-over, so the other characters who are present do not have to ignore it through the convention of the aside.
aside (n)
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
(theatre) an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
If the character makes these parenthetical comments continually throughout the story, it is a form of inner monologue.
See also
thinking out loud,
aside comment,
aside glance
answered 2 days ago
djs
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This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
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In theater this would be an "aside": a convention where a character on stage makes a comment to the audience, that the other characters on stage cannot hear. It is meant to reveal the character's true thoughts.
An aside is addressed to the audience, but is only a mild form of breaking the fourth wall unless the audience is explicitly acknowledged.
In film this is usually done with a voice-over, so the other characters who are present do not have to ignore it through the convention of the aside.
aside (n)
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
(theatre) an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
If the character makes these parenthetical comments continually throughout the story, it is a form of inner monologue.
See also
thinking out loud,
aside comment,
aside glance
answered 2 days ago
djs
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This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
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In theater this would be an "aside": a convention where a character on stage makes a comment to the audience, that the other characters on stage cannot hear. It is meant to reveal the character's true thoughts.
An aside is addressed to the audience, but is only a mild form of breaking the fourth wall unless the audience is explicitly acknowledged.
In film this is usually done with a voice-over, so the other characters who are present do not have to ignore it through the convention of the aside.
aside (n)
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
(theatre) an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
If the character makes these parenthetical comments continually throughout the story, it is a form of inner monologue.
See also
thinking out loud,
aside comment,
aside glance
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In theater this would be an "aside": a convention where a character on stage makes a comment to the audience, that the other characters on stage cannot hear. It is meant to reveal the character's true thoughts.
An aside is addressed to the audience, but is only a mild form of breaking the fourth wall unless the audience is explicitly acknowledged.
In film this is usually done with a voice-over, so the other characters who are present do not have to ignore it through the convention of the aside.
aside (n)
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
(theatre) an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters
- an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
If the character makes these parenthetical comments continually throughout the story, it is a form of inner monologue.
See also
thinking out loud,
aside comment,
aside glance
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This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
add a comment |
This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
This is on its way to being a valuable answer, but it's lacking the one thing that would set it apart from mere personal opinion: authority. It would be great if you could edit your post to add a linked reference as support for your answer - for example, a dictionary definition for "aside". I would be happy to upvote such an answer. For further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
2 days ago
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The title needs work. There is no false language involved in either example. The first includes the emotional paraphrase of how I would have liked to have said it and then parenthetically presents what I presume to be the actual words in the communique. It is an example of compartmentalization (read: code shifting). The second one is more ordinary. It just decodes a euphemism.
– Phil Sweet
2 days ago
Sometimes, this is snark: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snark
– Wayfaring Stranger
2 days ago