Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhetoric
Noun
/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 filled with rhetoric that moved the audience.
- She studied rhetoric to improve her argumentation skills.
- The politician’s rhetoric sparked a lively debate.
Meaning
Rhetoric involves the strategic use of language to convince or influence an audience, whether in spoken or written form.
Synonyms
- Persuasion
- Oratory
- Elocution
