Wednesday 7 April 2010

Hypobole

HYPOBOLE

- noun
A figure in which several things are mentioned that seem to make against the argument, or in favour of the opposite side, each of them being refuted in order.




He’d prepare a speech
A diatribe denouncing the kill
Full of hypoboles and second thoughts
Something so elaborate, so clever
He got confused half way through.
So he just pounced on his prey
Without waiting for the verdict.

Reminder: Last day to read my story "Another End" at Metazen, don't miss it!

1 comment:

Swati said...

Didn't miss it! Wanted to read more though - and more!