About The Word Apophasis
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Apophasis
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What's The Definition Of Apophasis?
[n] mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned
Synonyms | Synonyms for Apophasis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Apophasis: See Also | rhetorical device Apophasis In Webster's Dictionary \A*poph"a*sis\, n. [Gr. ? denial, fr. ? to speak out,
to deny.] (Rhet.)
A figure by which a speaker formally declines to take notice
of a favorable point, but in such a manner as to produce the
effect desired. [For example, see Mark Antony's oration.
--Shak., Julius C[ae]sar, iii. 2.]
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