proparalepsis

Meaning

A rhetorical device where a speaker or writer states the obvious or a commonly known truth, often for emphasis or to set a tone.

Examples

• The politician began his speech with proparalepsis, stating, 'As we all know, a strong economy benefits everyone.'
• In her argument, she used proparalepsis by saying, 'It is clear to all of us that climate change is a serious threat.'