Rhetorik — meaning in English
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English meaning
- elocution noun The skill of speaking clearly and expressively in public, including how you pronounce words, project your voice and time your delivery.
- oratory noun The skill or art of public speaking, especially in a formal or persuasive style.
- rhetoric noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
Senses
Rhetorik is used for these senses in English:
- elocution The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.
- oratory The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner. [from 16th c.]
- rhetoric The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
oratory — full definition
- noun The skill or art of public speaking, especially in a formal or persuasive style.
- noun A small chapel or private room set aside for prayer.
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