The anticipation and answering of an objection before it is raised; also, the representation of a future event as if it has already happened.
From Greek 'prolepsis' (anticipation), from 'pro-' (before) + 'lambanein' (to take). A rhetorical time-machine — pulling the future into the present.
Answering someone's argument BEFORE they make it! 'I know what you're thinking, and here's why you're wrong.' Lawyers and debaters LIVE for prolepsis. It's rhetorical mind-reading! 🧠🔮
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