Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dramatic-pause
Noun
/drəˈmætɪk pɔːz/
Definition
A brief moment of silence or hesitation in speech, often used for effect or to emphasize a point.
Examples
- After stating the surprise announcement, the speaker took a dramatic pause to let the news sink in.
- In theater, actors often use a dramatic pause to enhance emotional moments.
- She included a dramatic pause in her storytelling, drawing the audience’s attention to the climax.
Meaning
A dramatic pause adds tension and allows the audience to absorb what has just been said.
Synonyms
- hesitation
- interval
- break
- silence
