erotesis

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erotesis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a questioning, fr. to ask.].

A figure of speech by which a strong affirmation of the contrary, is implied under the form of an earnest interrogation, as in the following lines; - [1913 Webster]

"Must I give way and room to your rash choler?
Shall I be frighted when a madman stares?"