Paraprosdokian
A paraprosdokian 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 reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect.
5. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list. 10. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
21. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. |