Associations to the word «Rhetorical»

RHETORICAL, adjective. Part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.

RHETORICAL, adjective. Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument

RHETORICAL DEVICE, noun. A phrase (set phrase or created phrase) that uses reduplication, onomatopoeia, or other phonetic markers that increase memorability and “musicality” (making rhetoric pleasing or entertaining).

RHETORICAL DEVICES, noun. Plural of rhetorical device

RHETORICAL INDUCTION, noun. (logic) reasoning from specific examples to general laws

RHETORICAL MODE, noun. (rhetoric) One of the several ways of writing that include variety, conventions, and purposes of writing, such as exposition, argumentation, description, and narration.

RHETORICAL QUESTION, noun. A question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.

RHETORICAL QUESTION, noun. (colloquial) A question to which the asker does not expect an answer.

RHETORICAL QUESTIONS, noun. Plural of rhetorical question

RHETORICAL, adjective. Of or relating to rhetoric; "accepted two or three verbal and rhetorical changes I suggested"- W.A.White; "the rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation"- Lewis Mumford.

RHETORICAL, adjective. Given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought; "mere rhetorical frippery".