exairesis

/ɛksaɪˈriːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process in ancient Greek rhetoric where a speaker asks a series of questions to elicit information from their audience, often to build a case or create a dramatic effect.

“The orator employed exairesis to engage the audience and slowly build their case for reform.”

Synonyms

  • inquiry
  • interrogation

Antonyms

  • acknowledgment
  • confession