Schesis Definition

noun

(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him; mocking by imitating another's speech.

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Origin of Schesis

  • From Ancient Greek σχέσις (skhesis, “state, condition, attitude”). See scheme.

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