anacoluthon

/ænəˈkɒləθən/

Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical figure in which a clause or phrase is interrupted or postponed, often for emphasis or effect.

“The poet’s use of anacoluthon added a layer of complexity to the narrative, keeping the reader engaged.”

Synonyms

  • figure of speech
  • rhetorical device

Antonyms

  • colloquialism
  • idiom