dialogism

dialogism

(daɪˈæləˌdʒɪzəm)

n

1. (Logic) logic a deduction with one premise and a disjunctive conclusion

2. (Rhetoric) rhetoric a discussion in an imaginary dialogue or discourse

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dialogism, dialoguism

the representation of an author’s thoughts through his use of a dialogue between two or more of his characters. — dialogist, n. — dialogic, adj.

See also: Literary Style

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