rhetoric (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtərɪk/
Definition
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
Examples
His speech was a masterclass in political rhetoric.
She used her rhetorical skills to convince the committee.
The campaign relied heavily on emotional rhetoric rather than policy details.
How to Use rhetoric
- rhetoric of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific style or content of persuasive language used in a particular context. — "He analyzed the rhetoric of the advertising campaign."
- rhetorical question (collocation)
- A question asked for effect or to make a point, rather than to elicit an answer. — "When he asked, 'Are we going to stand for this?', it was a rhetorical question."
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