rhetorical in Dutch
rhetorical in Dutch is retorisch — rhetorical means relating to the art of persuasive speaking or writing.
rhetorical in Dutch
retorisch
Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
What does "rhetorical" mean?
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adj Relating to the art of persuasive speaking or writing.
"Her essay praised the rhetorical skill of the old speech."
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adj Asked for effect rather than to get a real answer.
"When he asked, "Who wouldn't want pizza?" it was only a rhetorical question."
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rhetorical in a sentence
- Her essay praised the rhetorical skill of the old speech.
- Repeating key phrases is a common rhetorical device in persuasive writing.
- When he asked, "Who wouldn't want pizza?" it was only a rhetorical question.
- Don't answer that; it was a rhetorical question meant to make a point.
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What is "rhetorical" in Dutch?
"rhetorical" in Dutch is retorisch. rhetorical means: Relating to the art of persuasive speaking or writing.
How do you use "rhetorical" in a sentence?
Example: "Her essay praised the rhetorical skill of the old speech." In Dutch, "rhetorical" is retorisch.
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