Document Type : scientific-research
Authors
1 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.
2 Persian Language and Literature Department, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Abstract
Among the common areas between Persian and Arabic is rhetoric. Coherence is a concept found in the sources of both Arabic and Persian rhetoric. Usama ibn Munqidh first introduced this term in the 6th century in his book titled Naqd Al- She'r defining it as improvisation and speech that avoids mannerism and complexity. This essay applies the French theory of comparative literature, emphasizing linguistic differences and historical connections, to explore the conceptual process of coherence in Arabic rhetoric. It also investigates the influence of Arabic rhetoric on Persian rhetoric and examines the modern linguistic understanding of coherence in both traditions.The method of this research is as follows: first, with a theoretical approach has been confirmed the possibility of investigating the research problem based on the French theory ; Then with a historical approach has been classified the periods of coherence in Arabic and Persian rhetoric and finally with a comparative approach has been analyzed the relationship of coherence in Persian and Arabic rhetoric as well as its modern meaning. Mean while with the method of content analysis we have classified the semantic transformation of coherence in rhetorical sources and references. The research reveals that the concept of coherence evolved over three main periods in Arabic rhetoric and Persian rhetoric, these three periods are: the period of emergence (from the first to the fourth century of Hijri), the period of prosperity (from the fifth to the sixth century) and the period of decline (after the sixth century) and in the meantime displayed less innovation in interpreting and utilizing the term i.e. was more under influence. With the introduction of the term coherence in its linguistic concept, the traditional rhetorical sense of coherence became less prevalent in Persian works. However, the modern concept of coherence, synonymous with terms like consonance and Tafwif has roots in both Arabic and Persian rhetoric.
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