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rhetoric

rhe·to·ric

UK/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/ US/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/ uncommon

noun

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loud and confused and empty talk

  • “mere rhetoric”
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4.

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

Phrases

  • current-traditional rhetoric
  • deep rhetoric
  • public rhetoric

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