topic change
New subject introduction
A topic change is a shift in the subject of conversation, sometimes smooth and sometimes abrupt.
Deliberate topic changes may redirect away from uncomfortable subjects: She attempted a topic change when the conversation turned to her ex.
In linguistics and conversation analysis, topic change refers more technically to how speakers transition between subjects.
- pivotPoint of rotation
- segueUnbroken passage between sections
- redirectSend in new direction
- tangentLine touching curve once
- digressionVeering off topic
shift · detour · swerve · deflection · interruption · transition · awkward · conversation · subject · diversion · dodge · evasion · meanwhile · anyway · speaking of · but · however · abrupt
topic changerelevance
State of mattering here
follow-through · focus · on-topic · continuity · elaboration
topic changesingle-mindedness
Exclusive focus on purpose
concentration · attentiveness · fixation · deep dive · thoroughness
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