epiplexis
/ˌɛpɪˈplɛksɪs/
noun
- A rhetorical device in which a speaker asks a series of questions to reproach or criticize someone, often to provoke guilt or shame.
- Epiplexis can be a powerful tool in debates, making the audience question the actions of others.
- The politician used epiplexis to challenge her opponent's record on education.
- In his speech, the teacher employed epiplexis, asking students why they had not completed their homework.
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