What is paraprosdokian in speaking?
Paraprosdokian delivers an unexpected ending that reinterprets the beginning, often creating humor or insight. Examples include 'I haven't failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work' or 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'
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Paraprosdokian
End with an unexpected twist that reframes the entire statement.
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