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rhetorical

/rɪˈtɔrɪkəl/ /rɛˈtɒrɪkəl/
adjective
General
  1. 1 retorik, cevap beklenmeyen

Definition (English)

Of a question, asked to make a point rather than to get an answer.

Example Sentences

  1. The politician asked a rhetorical question to the audience.
    Politikacı seyirciye retorik bir soru sordu.
  2. Don't answer that, it was a rhetorical question.
    Cevap verme, o retorik bir soruydu.
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 hitabete ilişkin, söz sanatıyla ilgili

Definition (English)

Relating to the skilful use of language to persuade or impress people.

Example Sentences

  1. Her speech used rhetorical devices to persuade people.
    Konuşmasında insanları ikna etmek için söz sanatlarından yararlandı.
  2. He was admired for his rhetorical skill.
    Hitabet becerisiyle takdir görüyordu.

Synonyms

oratoricaldeclamatory

Collocations

rhetorical questionrhetorical devicerhetorical skillrhetorical purposerhetorical effectrhetorical strategy

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