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Another word for rhetoric

rhetoric Synonyms

rhetoric

n.

Speech
composition, discourse, oratory, oration; see eloquence 1, speech 3.
Grandiloquence
bombast, high-flown language, empty talk; see euphuism, flatulence, wordiness.

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Another word for rhetoric

noun

The art of public speaking:

declamation, elocution, oratory. See words

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The audience was impressed by the rhetoric the young girl used in her speech.
The speaker's powerful rhetoric amazed nearly all of the audience.
The rhetoric used in the newspaper article made the readers feel like they were a part of the event.
Finally, he admits that rhetoric is not the highest accomplishment, and that philosophy is far more deserving of attention.
Devices of rhetoric are used to bring imagery to writing.

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