📌 Procatalepsis
Definition:
Procatalepsis is a rhetorical device in which a speaker anticipates an objection or counterargument and then responds to it. It’s used to strengthen an argument by addressing potential criticism before the audience can raise it.
✅ Example:
- “You might think this plan is too expensive, but when you consider the long-term savings, it’s actually quite cost-effective.”
- “Some may say I’m being unfair, but let me explain why this decision is necessary.”
💡 Procatalepsis is commonly used in debates, persuasive writing, and speeches to preemptively answer objections and make an argument more convincing.
And there it is! Now go ahead and use procatalepsis in your CXC prep/CSEC prep.
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