paraleipsis
/ˌpɛrəˈlaɪpsɪs/
noun
- A rhetorical device in which a speaker or writer emphasizes something by pretending to pass over it or say little about it.
- In his speech, he used paraleipsis by saying, 'I won't even mention his many awards,' which made everyone think about them.
- When she said, 'I'll skip the part about your lateness,' it was a clear paraleipsis that highlighted the issue.
- The politician's paraleipsis drew attention to the scandal by claiming he would not discuss it.
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