anacoluthon
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæn.ə.kəˈluː.θɒn/
Definition
A grammatical inconsistency or shift in syntax within a sentence where the end does not logically follow the beginning.
Examples
The politician's speech was riddled with anacoluthon, making it difficult for the press to transcribe his exact meaning.
While anacoluthon is often considered an error in formal writing, some poets use it intentionally to mimic the erratic nature of human thought.
Her lecture was interrupted by an abrupt anacoluthon that left the students wondering if she had forgotten her original point.
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