Rhetoric definitions

Rhetoric

1) Art of expressive discourse 2) Art of speaking 3) Artificial eloquence 4) Bombast 5) Campaign output, often 6) Effective use of language 7) Expressive style 8) French word used in English 9) Grandiloquence 10) Grandiloquent language 11) High-flown style 12) Inflated speech 13) Oratorical skill 14) Persuasive oratory
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Rhetoric

1) Blah 2) Bombast 3) Claptrap 4) Fustian 5) Grandiloquence 6) Grandiosity 7) Magniloquence 8) Oratory
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rhetoric

1. using language effectively to please or persuade
2. high flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
3. loud and confused and empty talk
4. study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)

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Rhetoric

The science and art of correct speaking. Its object is the conformity of two or more minds with the mind of the speaking artist.
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Rhetoric

• (n.) The art of composition; especially, elegant composition in prose. • (n.) Hence, artificial eloquence; fine language or declamation without conviction or earnest feeling. • (n.) Fig. : The power of persuasion or attraction; that which allures or charms. • (n.) Oratory; the art of speaking with propriety, elegance, and forc...
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Rhetoric

(from the article `hubris`) The most important discussion of hubris in antiquity is by Aristotle, in Rhetoric:Hubris consists in doing and saying things that cause shame to the ... ...thought that literacy encourages. The literate function of Aristotle`s brilliance at recording and categorizing is well captured in Donne`s ... ...rhet...
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rhetoric

the principles of training communicators—those seeking to persuade or inform; in the 20th century it has undergone a shift of emphasis from the ... [29 related articles]
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Rhetoric

The art of persuasive argument through writing or speech--the art of eloquence and charismatic langu
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rhetoric

The art of good public speaking. Rhetoric was introduced to Roman schools early on. It appeared to have originated in Sicily as early as the 5th century BC and was further developed by the Greeks of Athens and Asia Minor (Turkey). Within rhetoric itself, there were 3 defined subjects; the pure art form itself, to be learned as any other art to broa…...
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Rhetoric

Rhet'o·ric noun [ French rhétorique , Latin rhetorica , Greek ............ (sc. .........), from ......... rhetorical, oratorical, from ......... orator, rhetorician; perhaps akin to English word ; confer ......... to say.] 1. The art of composition; especially, elegant co...
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rhetoric

The deliberate use of language for persuasion, especially in giving a speech. Important features of effective rhetoric are allusions, antitheses, hyperboles, rhetorical questions, parallelisms, and puns
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rhetoric

(Gk: rhetorike) The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing by logic, intuition, art, music, poetry, revelation, metaphor, story-telling, myth, exaggeration, and even illogical means. Language designed to persuade.
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Rhetoric

The study and practice of good effective expression
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Rhetoric

Rhetoric is the ancient art of persuasion, in the broadest sense. It is the way you present and make your views convincing or attractive to your audience.
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Rhetoric

the effective use of language; the art of persuasion.
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rhetoric

noun study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
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Rhetoric

(Gr. Rhetor, public speaker) Art turned to the practical purpose of persuading and impressing. -- L.V.
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Rhetoric

the art of using language, spoken or written, for persuasion. Rhetorical rules and figures of speech were formulated by classical writers and are still used today.
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rhetoric

loud and confused and empty talk
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rhetoric

[Literary terms] using language effectively to please or persuade
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rhetoric

using language effectively to please or persuade
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rhetoric

[Intelligent words] using language effectively to please or persuade
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rhetoric

[Difficult words] study of the technique for using language effectively
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rhetoric

[Obscure words] study of the technique for using language effectively
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rhetoric

[Common core terms] study of the technique for using language effectively
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