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Prolepsis
What is it?



Examples
  • His private indiscretion does not tarnish his sterling, public reputation.

  • The murdered king falls by a traitor's hand.

Answer

Anticipation. The anticipation of objections in order to answer them in advance, or an epithet in anticipation of its becoming applicable.