THE eloquence of Brevity in prose Discourse: The Speeches of Attabieen as a case Study

THE eloquence of Brevity in prose Discourse: The Speeches of Attabieen as a case Study

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 21.1 (2026): Al-Hamdaniya Conference
Pages
146-127

Keywords:

Rhetoric, Brevity, Discoure, The Speeches, of Attabieen

Abstract





This research addresses the concept and nature of the rhetoric of brevity. Brevity is a rhetorical art that has an important and active presence in rhetoric. Along with other rhetorical arts, elements, and methods, it falls within the framework of semantics, enriching literary discourse and enhancing its effectiveness, aesthetics, and artistry, whether in poetry or prose. Semantics is one of the three rhetorical sciences: semantics, rhetoric, and rhetorical devices, as indicated in the Department of Criticism and Rhetoric. Hence, we view the rhetoric of discourse as the objective, scientific study of the laws of discourse production, enabling it to convey and communicate, as well as its ability to convey meaning and significance, consistent with these laws that produce and establish the fabric of discourse.  





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Author

Nawfal mohaisen Ajeel

Minist Education / Open Educational College / Nineveh Centre

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DOI: 10.33899/wa7etz69

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THE eloquence of Brevity in prose Discourse: The Speeches of Attabieen as a case Study: THE eloquence of Brevity in prose Discourse: The Speeches of Attabieen as a case Study. (2026). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 6(21.1), 146-127. https://doi.org/10.33899/wa7etz69
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THE eloquence of Brevity in prose Discourse: The Speeches of Attabieen as a case Study: THE eloquence of Brevity in prose Discourse: The Speeches of Attabieen as a case Study. (2026). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 6(21.1), 146-127. https://doi.org/10.33899/wa7etz69