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Noun Concept
Categories: Narrative techniques
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digression  aside  excursus  divagation  parenthesis
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A message that departs from the main subject WordNet 3.0
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A message that departs from the main subject WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Digression is a section of a composition or speech that marks a temporary shift of subject; the digression ends when the writer or speaker returns to the main topic. Wikipedia
Section of a composition or speech that marks a temporary shift of subject Wikidata
The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect. Wiktionary
A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue. Wiktionary
A digression; the use of such digressions. Wiktionary
( Rhetoric) a digression; the use of such digressions. Wiktionary (translation)
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Make digression... by way of digression... Wiktionary
IS A
message
Rhetorical device
HAS KIND
off topic
DERIVATION
digress
parenthetic
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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digression, aside, excursus, divagation, parenthesis
Wikipedia
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digression
Wikidata
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digression
Wiktionary
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digression, excursus, parenthesis
Wikipedia Redirections
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digress, digressions, Topic drift

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