Results: Paraprosdokians
Published on 06/29/2015
*Wiki* 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 re-frame or re-interpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect.
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Have you heard of this term?
Yes
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Can't be sure
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No
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Here are some examples, check off which ones you find humerous I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
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Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
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If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
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We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.
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I didn't say it was your fault; I said I was blaming you.
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A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
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I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
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Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
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N/A
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