noun

rhetoric

/ˈretərɪk/ · say it: RET·uh·rik

the art of persuasive speaking or writing

In Debate & Persuasion

the art of persuasive speaking and writing

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1. (noun) the art of speaking or writing effectively to persuade people

2. (noun) language that is intended to persuade but may not be honest or sincere

Examples

1. She studied rhetoric in university to improve her public speaking skills.
2. The politician's speech was full of empty rhetoric without any real solutions.

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rhetoric

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