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Revision as of 18:50, August 6, 2008
Aposiopesis is a rhetorical device which involves a breaking-off of speech, frequently because of rising emotion. The speaker leaves the conclusion of the statement to the imagination of the audience. Aposiopesis is typically denoted with an ellipsis or a dash.
Examples of Aposiopesis
"If you weren't family...!" "Why, I oughtta...!" "One of these days...!"