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Dekan

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figure of speech
« on: September 26, 2011, 09:46:55 pm »

aprosdokian is 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 re-frame or re-interpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect. For this reason, it is extremely popular among comedians and satirists."
 
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boaterbill

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Re: figure of speech
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 08:15:32 am »

I know that I'm schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.
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ACTion

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Re: figure of speech
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 04:06:52 pm »

I think you'll find it's a paraprosdokian, but your examples are priceless! I hope my missus never sees the 4th one down..............
DM
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Re: figure of speech
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 05:49:05 pm »

 Love 'em  {-) {-) {-)
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Re: figure of speech
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 08:30:54 pm »

Following DMs lead, wiki ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraprosdokian ) turned up this gem -

"If I could just say a few words... I'd be a better public speaker." —Homer Simpson

I do like the classics.
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Dekan

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Re: figure of speech
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2011, 09:20:53 pm »

I think you'll find it's a paraprosdokian, but your examples are priceless! I hope my missus never sees the 4th one down..............
DM

Your right...That what a lack of university education can do for you
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Dekan

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Re: figure of speech
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2011, 09:35:06 pm »

Another one...Just cos your paranoid, it doesn't mean that their not out to get you  :}
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