Prodiorthosis; or, Warning

Prodiorthosis; or, Warning

Something said to prepare for a shock

Pro-di-or-tho-sis. Greek, , a preparatory apology, from (pro), before, and (diorthosis), a making straight, putting right; from (diortho), to make straight, set straight.

This is the previous Figure of Protherapeia used to prepare the hearers or readers for what might otherwise shock or offend them.

Fuente: Figures of Speech Used in the Bible