paraprosdokian
Definition
noun. a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reinterpret the 1st part
Example Sentence
He used the paraprosdokian for humorous effect.
Synonyms
surprise twist; unexpected twist; unexpected shift
Antonyms
expected ending
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