RHETORIC
MEANING 1: (n.) the study of speech and writing in terms of communication and persuasion
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- She was doing a study in rhetoric at the university.
- This theory is based on a detailed study on rhetoric.
MEANING 2: (n.) a style of communication using speech or writing especially in the way of a particular subject, can be sincere or insincere
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- The passionate rhetoric of the activist drew large crowds to the booth.
- How far he will be able to translate his rhetoric into action remains to be seen.
MEANING 3: (n.) a discourse or lecture given
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- The chief guest was asked to give a long rhetoric because of time constraints.
- I was swayed by her rhetoric into making huge charities.
SYNONYMS: Oratory, Verbiage, Bombast
ANTONYMS: Inarticulate
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