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rhetoric

rhetoric

Meaning of rhetoric

language that is intended to influence or persuade people

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British English/ˈrɛtərɪk/
American English/ˈrɛtɚɪk/
Russian transcription[rʲɪˈtorʲɪkə]
rhetoric
rhetoric - риторика
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rhetoric with Russian translation

rhetoric usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужны факты, а не риторика.

We need facts, not rhetoric.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Риторика кандидата звучала уверенно.

The candidate's rhetoric sounded confident.

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rhetoric synonyms

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What's the difference between rhetoric / oratory / persuasion / public speaking

🇬🇧English
rhetoric

риторика — language that is intended to influence or persuade people

C1Often

We need facts, not rhetoric.

Нам нужны факты, а не риторика.

R
🇬🇧English
rhetoric

the art or style of persuasive speaking or writing

C1Very Often

The candidate relied on political rhetoric to win support.

Кандидат использовал политическую риторику, чтобы заручиться поддержкой.

O
🇬🇧English
oratory

skill in effective public speaking, especially formal speech

C1Often

Her oratory impressed the entire audience.

Её ораторское искусство произвело впечатление на всю аудиторию.

P
🇬🇧English
persuasion

the act of convincing someone to do or believe something

B2Very Often

His persuasion was enough to change her mind.

Его убеждения хватило, чтобы она передумала.

P
🇬🇧English
public speaking

the act of speaking to an audience in public

B2Very Often

Public speaking can help build confidence.

Публичные выступления помогают развить уверенность.

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rhetoric translation: риторика. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rhetoric

/ˈrɛtərɪk/

rhetoric translation

риторика

rhetoric examples

We need facts, not rhetoric.

rhetoric transcription

/ˈrɛtərɪk/, /ˈrɛtɚɪk/

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rhetoric meaning: what does it mean?

language that is intended to influence or persuade people

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rhetoric is pronounced as /ˈrɛtərɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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We need facts, not rhetoric. Translation: Нам нужны факты, а не риторика.

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