Rhetoric
01
the study of techniques and principles for using language effectively, especially in public speaking
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She studied rhetoric to improve her debate skills.
Classical rhetoric focused on persuasion and argument structure.
02
using language skillfully to persuade, impress, or please
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The politician 's rhetoric won over undecided voters.
Her rhetoric was so compelling that the audience hung on every word.
03
bombastic or meaningless language
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The council meeting was dominated by rhetoric with no solutions.
He dismissed the proposal as political rhetoric.
