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I think of a monument as being symbolic and for the people and therefore rhetorical, not honest, not personal.
Claes Oldenburg

Meaning of "rhetorical" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RHETORICAL

rhetorical  [rɪˈtɒrɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RHETORICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rhetorical is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RHETORICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rhetorical

Rhetoric

Rhetoric is the art of discourse, an art that aims to improve the capability of writers or speakers to inform, persuade, or motivate particular audiences in specific situations. As a subject of formal study and a productive civic practice, rhetoric has played a central role in the Western tradition. Its best known definition comes from Aristotle, who considers it a counterpart of both logic and politics, and calls it "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion." Rhetorics typically provide heuristics for understanding, discovering, and developing arguments for particular situations, such as Aristotle's three persuasive audience appeals, logos, pathos, and ethos. The five canons of rhetoric, which trace the traditional tasks in designing a persuasive speech, were first codified in classical Rome: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Along with grammar and logic, rhetoric is one of the three ancient arts of discourse. From Ancient Greece to the late 19th century, it was a central part of Western education, filling the need to train public speakers and writers to move audiences to action with arguments.

Definition of rhetorical in the English dictionary

The definition of rhetorical in the dictionary is concerned with effect or style rather than content or meaning; bombastic. Other definition of rhetorical is of or relating to rhetoric or oratory.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RHETORICAL


ahistorical
ˌeɪhɪsˈtɒrɪkəl
allegorical
ˌælɪˈɡɒrɪkəl
anaphorical
ˌænəˈfɒrɪkəl
antihistorical
ˌæntɪhɪˈstɒrɪkəl
categorical
ˌkætɪˈɡɒrɪkəl
ethnohistorical
ˌeθnəʊhɪˈstɒrɪkəl
historical
hɪˈstɒrɪkəl
metaphorical
ˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪkəl
nonhistorical
ˌnɒnhɪˈstɒrɪkəl
oratorical
ˌɒrəˈtɒrɪkəl
phantasmagorical
fænˌtæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl
pictorical
pɪkˈtɒrɪkəl
plethorical
plɛˈθɒrɪkəl
prehistorical
ˌpriːhɪsˈtɒrɪkəl
semaphorical
ˌsɛməˈfɒrɪkəl
sociohistorical
ˌsəʊsɪəʊhɪˈstɒrɪkəl
transhistorical
ˌtrænzhɪˈstɒrɪkəl
unhistorical
ˌʌnhɪˈstɒrɪkəl
unmetaphorical
ˌʌnˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪkəl
unrhetorical
ˌʌnrɪˈtɒrɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RHETORICAL

rheotropism
Rhesus
rhesus baby
rhesus factor
rhesus monkey
rhesus negative
rhesus positive
Rhetic
rhetor
rhetoric
rhetorical question
rhetorically
rhetorician
rhetorize
rheum
rheumateese
rheumatic
rheumatic fever
rheumatical
rheumatically

WORDS THAT END LIKE RHETORICAL

aspherical
asymmetrical
chemical
chimerical
clerical
cylindrical
diametrical
electrical
empirical
geometrical
hysterical
lyrical
metrical
numerical
obstetrical
satirical
semiempirical
spherical
symmetrical
theatrical
unsymmetrical

Synonyms and antonyms of rhetorical in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RHETORICAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «rhetorical» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of rhetorical

Translation of «rhetorical» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RHETORICAL

Find out the translation of rhetorical to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rhetorical from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rhetorical» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

修辞上的 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retórico
570 millions of speakers

English

rhetorical
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बयानबाजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخطابي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

риторический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

retórico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অলঙ্কৃত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rhétorique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Retorik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rhetorisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

修辞的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수사적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rhetorical
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hùng biện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சொல்லாட்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वक्तृत्वकलेसंबंधी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tumturaklı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

retorico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

retoryczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

риторичне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

retorică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρητορικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

retoriese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

retoriska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

retorisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rhetorical

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RHETORICAL»

The term «rhetorical» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.275 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RHETORICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rhetorical

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10 QUOTES WITH «RHETORICAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rhetorical.
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Justin Cronin
If you write a good action sequence well in a novel, you're already writing it for film, because the only way to do it well is to use some of the same tricks. They're rhetorical, not visual, but it's the same move.
2
Michael Eric Dyson
Obviously, Jay-Z is one of the greatest entertainers of the world today. Not only is he a remarkable rhetorical genius, he's also a man of deep sympathy and empathy for those who are lost and vulnerable, but especially under-educated youth of all cultures and stripes.
3
Norman Finkelstein
I don't want to become a rhetorical speaker. My effectiveness is mastering all of the data and being able to respond.
4
Stephen Jay Gould
Creationist critics often charge that evolution cannot be tested, and therefore cannot be viewed as a properly scientific subject at all. This claim is rhetorical nonsense.
5
Boris Johnson
My speaking style was criticised by no less an authority than Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was a low moment, my friends, to have my rhetorical skills denounced by a monosyllabic Austrian cyborg.
6
James Howard Kunstler
The Hamas organization is explicitly dedicated to the destruction of Israel. That is not a rhetorical gimmick; it is its declared unwavering primary goal.
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Claes Oldenburg
I think of a monument as being symbolic and for the people and therefore rhetorical, not honest, not personal.
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Leo Ornstein
Now, there are sometimes making a connection between one section and another that sometimes you do want to see the pattern because it helps you to lead into the next thing - it's a rhetorical thing, where you just see how the pattern has to go into the next thing.
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Walter Pater
That sense of a life in natural objects, which in most poetry is but a rhetorical artifice, was, then, in Wordsworth the assertion of what was for him almost literal fact.
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Virginia Postrel
Americans born since World War II have grown up in a media-saturated environment. From childhood, we have developed a sort of advertising literacy, which combines appreciation for technique with skepticism about motives. We respond to ads with at least as much rhetorical intelligence as we apply to any other form of persuasion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RHETORICAL»

Discover the use of rhetorical in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rhetorical and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rhetorical Bodies
The essays collected here suggest the wide range of public arenas in which rhetoric is operative--from abortion clinics and the World Wide Web to the media's depiction of illiteracy and the Donner Party.
Jack Selzer, Sharon Crowley, 1999
2
Contemporary Rhetorical Theory: A Reader
This indispensable text brings together important essays on the themes, issues, and controversies that have shaped the development of rhetorical theory since the late 1960s.
John Louis Lucaites, Celeste Michelle Condit, Sally Caudill, 1999
3
Rhetorical Criticism: Context, Method, and the Book of Jonah
In Part One, she surveys historical antecedents and presents samples of rhetorical analysis. In Part Two, Trible applies formulated guidelines to the book of Jonah, revealing clearly the relationship between artistry and theology.
Phyllis Trible, 1994
4
Rhetorical Ethics and Internetworked Writing
In the second half of the book, Porter considers special cases involving electronic discourse on the networks that challenge or undermine conventional print-based law and ethics.
James E. Porter, 1998
5
Rhetorical Criticism: Perspectives in Action
Featuring nineteen chapters written by nationally recognized scholars, the volume offers the most comprehensive introduction to rhetorical criticism available.
Jim A. Kuypers, 2009
6
Feminist Rhetorical Practices: New Horizons for Rhetoric, ...
This model draws directly on the wealth of knowledge and understanding gained from feminist rhetorical practices, especially sensitivity toward meaningfully and respectfully rendering the work, lives, cultures, and traditions of historical ...
Jacqueline Jones Royster, Gesa E Kirsch, 2012
7
Rhetorical Style: The Uses of Language in Persuasion
A comprehensive guide to the language of argument, Rhetorical Style offers a renewed appreciation of the persuasive power of the English language.
Jeanne Fahnestock, 2011
8
Rhetorical Theory by Women Before 1900: An Anthology
Assembling selections on rhetoric, composition, and communication by 24 women around the world, this valuable collection demonstrates an often-overlooked history of rhetoric as well as women's interest in conversation as a model for all ...
Jane Donawerth, 2002
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Beyond Rhetorical Questions: Assertive Questions in Everyday ...
This book uses Conversation Analysis methodology to analyze rhetorical and other questions that are designed to convey assertions, rather than seek new information.
Irene Koshik, 2005
10
Rhetorical Analysis: An Introduction to Biblical Rhetoric
The analysis of biblical rhetoric has been developed only in the last 250 years. The first half of this book outlines the history of the method known as rhetorical analysis in biblical studies, illustrated by numerous texts.
Roland Meynet, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RHETORICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rhetorical is used in the context of the following news items.
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Top US official: 'Anytime, anyplace access' to Iranian facilities was …
The US pledge three months ago for “anytime, anyplace” access to Iran's nuclear facilities was more of a rhetorical flourish than anything else, US Under ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
2
The rhetorical tools used in Obama's powerful Charleston address
... speech did not mean that it was spontaneous or unpremeditated. You did not so much need to count the rhetorical tricks (see glossary below) as weigh them. «Financial Times, Jul 15»
3
Cupich: 'Respect must be real, not rhetorical'
"This respect must be real, not rhetorical, and ever reflective of the Church's commitment to accompanying all people," he said. Cupich also commended the ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
4
Sovereign default: how to do it in rhetorical style
The rhetoric, on the other hand… In light of the Greek prime minister's recent 'humiliation' speech and the rather heated reaction it's had among official creditors ... «FT Alphaville, Jun 15»
5
China All Things to All Pundits: Mostly a Rhetorical Trope and Fairy …
Their China isn't a real place but a rhetorical trope, less a genuine rival than a fairy-tale bogeyman… And because China is so vast, its successes can be ... «Reason, May 15»
6
Obama's Latest Redistributionist Rhetorical Ploy Is an Insult...
In a recent panel discussion on poverty at Georgetown University, President Barack Obama gave another demonstration of his mastery of rhetoric — and ... «National Review Online, May 15»
7
Kim Jong Un Points Rhetorical Gun at Terrapin Farmers
Watch out, North Korean terrapin farmers. The latest target of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's ire appears to be the management of a terrapin farm, which he ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
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I'm sorry, I'll say that again – the rhetorical trick of metanoia
FR Leavis (1895-1978): not a great fan of CP Snow, and used metanoia in his attack on his fellow Cambridge academic. Photograph: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/ ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
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For Tsarnaev, a rhetorical question of guilt
Judy Clarke, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyer, was midway through her closing statement Monday when she posed a rhetorical question. “What does any of this ... «Boston Globe, Apr 15»
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Litotes: the most common rhetorical device you've never heard of
David Cameron may not want to debate head-to-head with Ed Miliband, but both men are happy to deploy litotes: one of the stealth bombers of the rhetorical ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»

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