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Definition

noun. a figure of speech where the latter part of a sentence is unexpected.

Example Sentence

He used the paraprosdokian for humorous effect.

More Example Sentences

The joke had a paraprosdokian ending that surprised everyone.

Synonyms

humorous twist; clever surprise; unexpected ending

Antonyms

expected ending

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