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Analysing Rhetorical Devices in Selected Arabic Texts (Injāz, Iṭnāb, Isnād, and Waṣl): This involves examining how Arabic writers use rhetorical devices to make their expressions clear, effective, and meaningful. Injāz (الإيجاز) is the use of few words to convey a broad or complete meaning, while Iṭnāb (الإطناب) involves adding words or details to emphasize or clarify an idea. Isnād (الإسناد) refers to the grammatical and semantic relationship between the main elements of a sentence, especially the subject and predicate, which helps establish meaning
This lecture is part of ARA316 Rhetoric I in the Arabic Studies department. The course has 10 recorded lectures across 5 series, all free to watch. Read or download the ARA316 lecture note to study alongside the video.