рито́рика — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

рито́рика is used for these senses in English:

• language arts The study of language as a subject in primary school and secondary school, with a particular focus on essay writing and debate.
• 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

1. noun The skill or art of public speaking, especially in a formal or persuasive style.
2. noun A small chapel or private room set aside for prayer.

rhetoric — full definition

1. noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
2. noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.

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