Extratextuality

A play-off the term intertextuality, extratextuality occurs when someone gets offended by reading something extra into what was actually said. It's been a favorite game of left-wing snow flakes but is becoming more widespread. A good example is Cathy Newman's infamous 'So what you're really saying is...' interview.

By feigning offence Kim displayed her well-honed extratextual skills.

As both sides tried to claim the moral high ground, the argument slowly sank into a lurid parade of extratextuality.