rhetorical
/rɪˈtɔrɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the art of speaking or writing effectively.
- The essay analyzed the rhetorical structure of the advertisement.
- Her rhetorical skills made her a powerful debater.
- The speech used many rhetorical techniques to inspire the audience.
- (Of a question) asked to make a point rather than to get an answer.
- He didn't expect an answer; it was purely rhetorical.
- “Isn't it a beautiful day?” is a rhetorical question.
- The teacher asked a rhetorical question to get the class thinking.
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