Kolakeia

__//Kolakeia//__


 * D** **efinition::** the use of flattery often as a distraction


 * Origin::** Greek word kolak meaning flatter

Definition taken from (concordances.org).


 * Examples** from text: In "The Adventures of the Red-Headed League" Holmes says to one of his clients, "Your experience has been a most entertaining one. Pray continue your very interesting statement."

While it is subtle, he is flatting the interesting nature of the client's story, thus leading him to continue without much thought and possibly say something incriminating.

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