Definitions

1. noun

A type of question in which the respondent is asked to affirm or deny a statement made by the questioner.

“In the debate, the moderator used an epichirema to challenge the opposing candidate’s stance on the economy.”

2. noun

A rhetorical device in which the speaker makes a statement and then asks the respondent to agree or disagree with it.

“The lawyer used an epichirema to get the witness to confirm or deny the defendant’s alibi.”