| proslepsis |
| Definition: A figure of speech where a subject is mentioned by denying that it should be mentioned. Note: Proslepsis is paralipsis taken to extremes: you give the complete details of the act you are claiming that you won't mention. |
| Example: "I will not stoop to pointing out that my opponent is a notorious, unrepentant, and amateurish homophone who was caught in the act just hours ago outside this door." |
| Etymology: The word derives from the Greek pros, toward + leepsis, a taking. |