Paralepsis is a rhetorical device in which a speaker or writer claims to omit or pass over a particular point, yet simultaneously draws the audience's attention to it by raising it. The device carves itself by the tension between stated omission and actual mention — the speaker says they will not discuss something while making sure the audience thinks about it. This distinguishes it from the related figure of apophasis, where the emphasis is on raising a topic through denial of raising it. Paralepsis persists through rhetorical training, pedagogical instruction, and its continued use in legal defense and political argument. [formal: paralipsis | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of paralepsis
Paralepsis is a rhetorical device in which a speaker or writer claims to omit or pass over a particular point, yet simultaneously draws the audience's attention to it by raising it. The device carves itself by the tensi…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly carves paralepsis: states parameters (claims to omit while drawing attention), persistence mechanism (rhetorical practice in composition), and ends with Law 6 trailer. The tensio argument distinguishes it from paralipsis — good definition craft.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition properly carves paralepsis by tensio — the tension between claiming omission and actually highlighting. Parameters are clear (strategic omission, simultaneous emphasis), persistence mechanism is in the practice of rhetoric. Trailer present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition properly carves paralepsis: tension between claiming omission and drawing attention. Law 4 compliance met.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition of paralepsis carves the device precisely — the tension between claiming omission and drawing attention is the operative mechanism. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. The persistence via rhetorical teaching is well-stated.