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| − | + | '''Aposiopesis''' is a [[rhetoric]]al 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. | |
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| + | '''Examples of Aposiopesis''' | ||
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| + | "If you weren't family...!" | ||
| + | "Why, I oughtta...!" | ||
| + | "One of these days...!" | ||
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| + | [[Category:Linguistics]] | ||
Revision as of 15:30, September 13, 2011
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...!"