Stuart’s Daily Word Spot: Paraprosdokian

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Paraprosdokian: noun - a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader to reinterpret the first part. This time, I’ll give some examples, rather than use the word in an illustrative sentence:

‘Denis prayed fervently for a skateboard, knowing prayer doesn’t actually work like that. In the end, he lifted a skateboard from a small child and prayed for forgiveness instead.’

‘Attending a mosque won’t make you a Muslim any more than taking a woman against her will makes you a lover.’

‘Why do you believe every word the pastor tells you, no matter how unlikely, but always touch the paint to check, regardless of the sign telling you it’s wet?’

‘Knowledge is knowing that pepper is a hot spice; wisdom is not using it to warm up the custard.’

Writing Continues in Spite of it All

After a day off work, I was determined to do some writing today, as it always improves me spiritually, which has  a positive physical effect as well. So, no writing group tonight (though, I wouldn't have been going even if I were feeling well, as the car has developed a leak in the exhaust so that it sounds like a boy racer's ride at present). I've managed to get another 2000 or so words done today; so I'm please with that.
Also, ordered a new printer to replace the one that will no longer work on this system.
Now, time to take yet another rest, in the hope I will continue to improve health wise. CFS is such a pain.

And another picture for your entertainment. This is the beach at Bridlington, just 8 miles up the road from here.