For Aposiopesis (Ap-uh-sy-uh-pee-sis) we have a term and definition in Poetry.

Aposiopesis (Ap-uh-sy-uh-pee-sis) (Poetry)

Stopping short of a complete thought for effect, thus calling attention to it, usually by a sudden breaking off, as "he acted like--but I pretended not to notice," leaving the unsaid portion to the reader's imagination.
(See Ellipsis)

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