Protasis vs. Apodosis — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Protasis and Apodosis
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Protasis
For the concept of protasis in linguistics, see Conditional sentence.In drama, a protasis is the introductory part of a play, usually its first act. The term was coined by the fourth-century Roman grammarian Aelius Donatus.
Apodosis
The main clause of a conditional sentence, as The game will be canceled in The game will be canceled if it rains.
Protasis
(Grammar) The dependent clause of a conditional sentence, as if it rains in The game will be canceled if it rains.
Apodosis
The consequential clause in a conditional sentence.
In "I will be coming if this weather holds up", "I will be coming" is the apodosis and "this weather holds up" is the protasis.
Protasis
The first part of an ancient Greek or Roman drama, in which the characters and subject are introduced.
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Apodosis
The consequent clause or conclusion in a conditional sentence, expressing the result, and thus distinguished from the protasis or clause which expresses a condition. Thus, in the sentence, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him," the former clause is the protasis, and the latter the apodosis.
Protasis
The first part of a play, in which the setting and characters are introduced
Protasis
A clause that expresses a contingent element in a conditional sentence
In "I will be coming if this weather holds up", "if this weather holds up" is the protasis, and "I will be coming" is the apodosis.
Protasis
A proposition; a maxim.
Protasis
The introductory or subordinate member of a sentence, generally of a conditional sentence; - opposed to apodosis. See Apodosis.
Protasis
The first part of a drama, of a poem, or the like; the introduction; opposed to epitasis.
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