prolepsis
先取り / 予弁 / 前叙法
/pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/
A figure of speech in which a future event is referred to as if it already happened
未来の出来事をすでに起こったかのように言及する修辞技法
The anticipation and answering of an objection or argument before it has been made
反論や議論が提示される前にそれを予想して答えること
The representation of something in the future as if it already exists or has already happened
将来のことをすでに存在するかのように表現すること
The author used prolepsis by describing the character as 'the late Mr. Smith' before his death had occurred in the narrative.
著者は物語でスミス氏の死が起こる前に「故スミス氏」と表現することで先取り法を用いた。
In his speech, he employed prolepsis by addressing potential criticisms before anyone could raise them.
演説で彼は、誰かが提起する前に潜在的な批判に言及する予弁法を用いた。
The film's opening scene was a prolepsis showing the protagonist's future success.
映画の冒頭シーンは主人公の将来の成功を示す前叙法だった。
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