Prosiopesis

Prosiopesis is a big word that means pretending to talk to someone or something that is not really there. It's kind of like when you talk to your stuffed animal or your imaginary friend. People use prosiopesis in stories, speeches or even in everyday conversations to make their words more interesting and persuasive. They might pretend to talk to a person who is not present, for example, "What do you think, Mr. Chair?" Or they might pretend to talk to an animal or an object, like "Come on, door, open up!"

Prosiopesis can be used for different reasons, like making a point, expressing emotions or adding humor. It can also help people connect more with their audience or make them feel more involved in the conversation.

So, prosiopesis is like playing pretend with your words and it can be a fun way to speak to others.