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Englische aposiopesis Synonyme

aposiopesis Definition

Aposiopesis
(n.) A figure of speech in which the speaker breaks off suddenly, as if unwilling or unable to state what was in his mind

aposiopesis Bedeutung

aposiopesis breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations)
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Aposiopesis is a figure of speech wherein a sentence is deliberately broken off and left unfinished, the ending to be supplied by the imagination, giving an impression of unwillingness or inability to continue. An example would be the threat "Get out, or else?!" This device often portrays its users as overcome with passion or modesty. To mark the occurrence of aposiopesis with punctuation, an em dash or an ellipsis may be used.