rhetorical

🇺🇸 /rɪˈtɔːrɪkl/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈtɒrɪkl/
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adjective
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A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.

He used a rhetorical question to emphasize his point without expecting a reply.

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Meant to persuade people, but not fully honest.

His rhetorical speech was persuasive but not entirely truthful.

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Related to the skill of effective speaking or writing.

Her rhetorical style made her speeches very engaging.

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adj. A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.; Meant to persuade people, but not fully honest.; Related to the skill of effective speaking or writing.