レトリック
Meanings
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Refers to the art of effective or persuasive speaking and writing, often with an implication of stylistic flourish or, in some contexts, empty or insincere language.
His speech is rich in rhetoric.
Don't be fooled by politicians' rhetoric.
Usage patterns
- レトリックを使うto use rhetoric
He skillfully used rhetoric in his speech.
- 巧みなレトリックskillful rhetoric
His essay shows skillful use of rhetoric.
- レトリックに富むto be rich in rhetoric
The speech was rich in rhetoric.
- レトリックを駆使するto make full use of rhetoric
He made full use of rhetoric to explain the complex issue.