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paraprosdokian
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Noun
Japanese Meaning
文の前半部分で期待させ、後半部分で意外な展開や驚きを生み出す修辞技法。 / 予測される流れを意外な方向に転換させることで、ユーモアや皮肉を引き出す言い回しの手法。
（ plural ）
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Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation.
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paraprosdokian
Her speech ended with a clever paraprosdokian that made the audience laugh and then think.
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Her speech ended with a clever paraprosdokian that made the audience laugh and then think.
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