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rhetoric

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noun

(in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.

the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech.

the study of the effective use of language.

the ability to use language effectively.

the art of prose in general as opposed to verse.

the art of making persuasive speeches; oratory.

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BASED ON THE RANDOM HOUSE UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY, © RANDOM HOUSE, INC. 2021WORDS RELATED TO RHETORIC oratory, hyperbole, grandiloquence, bombast, magniloquence, verbosity, pomposity, elocution, eloquence, rant, discourse, oration, address, balderdash, fustian, composition, big talk, hot air EXAMPLE SENTENCES FROM THE WEB FOR RHETORIC

Some environmental groups, however, have criticized Newsom for his approach to the oil industry, saying he has failed to live up to his rhetoric.

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM SAYS CALIFORNIA IS CRACKING DOWN ON OIL SPILLS. BUT OUR REPORTING SHOWS MANY ARE STILL FLOWING.|BY JANET WILSON, THE DESERT SUN|SEPTEMBER 24, 2020|PROPUBLICA

So there are clear discrepancies here between the rhetoric and the action.

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This can certainly change, particularly after a close race drenched with vituperative rhetoric.

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This prompted congressional investigations, lawsuits, a lot of political rhetoric, and even more public worry about whether the disruptions pose a threat to what will likely be the most mail-reliant election in history.

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BRITISH DICTIONARY DEFINITIONS FOR RHETORIC

rhetoric

/ (ˈrɛtərɪk) /

noun

the study of the technique of using language effectively

the art of using speech to persuade, influence, or please; oratory

excessive use of ornamentation and contrivance in spoken or written discourse; bombast

speech or discourse that pretends to significance but lacks true meaningall the politician says is mere rhetoric

WORD ORIGIN FOR RHETORIC

C14: via Latin from Greek rhētorikē (tekhnē) (the art of) rhetoric, from rhētōr rhetor

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