This is an excerpt from The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory:
"In rhetoric, the term [catachresis] can apply to the improper use or
inversion of a figure or trope, but is also used to describe a violent or
unexpected metaphor. The rhetorical function of catachresis is to inspire
ironic doubts about either what is being characterized or the mode of its
characterization."
Sean Zwagerman
On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:18:37 -0600 [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Thank you so much for these terms, two of which I have never heard of
> and one that I had not thought of. I'll definitely search for the
> Fludernik reference and try a broad search for "catachresis"? Would
> you happen to have a source or rremember where you read about it Sean?
> Thanks again to all for helping out. Gloria
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