👉 Parciloquy, also known as "parcels of dialogue," is a literary device in which two or more characters, usually related to each other, engage in a conversation about something they have received. The phrase comes from French and translates to "speech fragments" in English. In the context of literature, parciloquies often serve a dual purpose: they can be used as an exposition for exploring complex themes, emotions, or ideas by characters who are not directly related; or