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Aposiopesis
Description:
Aposiopesis is a rhetorical device in which a sentence is deliberately left unfinished or a word is abruptly cut off. It is often used to create suspense, express strong emotions or to indicate a hesitation or inability to continue speaking.
Senses:
- Noun: A figure of speech where a sentence is broken off and left unfinished.
Usage:
- Example 1 (Rhetoric): The orator's powerful speech left the audience in awe as he ended it abruptly with an aposiopesis.
- Example 2 (Literature): The author effectively used aposiopesis in the climactic moment of the novel, leaving readers eager for the dramatic conclusion.
- Example 3 (Conversation): "I went to confront her, but when I saw her..." he paused, the aposiopesis emphasizing his emotions.
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