Rhetoric
01
the study of techniques and principles for using language effectively, especially in public speaking
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The council meeting was dominated by rhetoric with no solutions.
He dismissed the proposal as political rhetoric.
