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24th-Sep-2005 01:28 pm - mental blindspot
mfu: ik-geek
The Virtu, Chapter 11: 32 ms pgs, 7,313 wds
Running total: 554 ms pgs, 126,988 wds


WHAT is the name of the rhetorical technique of which Cicero was so fond? The one that goes, "If I were going to say anything about Cataline's morals and sexual practices, I would say that he fornicates with underage sheep, but since I'm not going to talk about that, let me tell you about his poor hygiene instead."

I have learned this word at least four times since I was first introduced to the concept as a college sophomore. And it will not stick. Will. Not.

And now I've become aware again that I've lost the word, and it's driving me crazy. If some kind person could help me out, I would be ever so grateful. Of course, it won't stick this time, either, but I can mark this entry with a suitably evocative tag and just come back to it when I need it.
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