rhetorical
gb/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/ us/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/
B2
אנגלית
~ 9600
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
C1
property
1
relating to rhetoric or style
About how language is used to speak or write in a strong or persuasive way.
תבנית שימוש:
a rhetorical [noun]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rhetorical' with 'theoretical'. 'Rhetorical' is about how language is used to persuade or have an effect, while 'theoretical' is about ideas and theory, not practical use.
מילים נרדפות
oratorical (Emphasizes formal public speaking, often in speeches, more than writing or general style.)
הפכים
plain (Describes language that is simple and direct, without special techniques to persuade or impress.)
צירופים
rhetorical device
|rhetorical strategy
|rhetorical skills
|rhetorical analysis
|rhetorical style
|rhetorical training
נושאים
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The course focuses on rhetorical strategies used in political speeches.
- She admired his rhetorical skill in turning a difficult topic into a clear and powerful message.
- The article offers a detailed rhetorical analysis of the president’s address.
- Students were asked to identify three different rhetorical devices in the passage.
- His writing is strong, but he still needs to develop more advanced rhetorical techniques.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- We studied different rhetorical devices in English class.
- Her speech showed good rhetorical skills.
- The teacher gave us a lesson on rhetorical style.
- They talked about the rhetorical power of simple words.
- I want to improve my rhetorical technique for presentations.
adjective
B2
property
2
of a question, not needing answer
Describes a question that is asked only to make a point, not because the speaker wants an answer.
תבנית שימוש:
a rhetorical question
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes think 'rhetorical' means 'related to writing' in all cases and say *'a rhetorical sentence'* when they mean 'a rhetorical question'. Also, they may think a rhetorical question is the same as a 'difficult' or 'important' question, but it is actually one that does not need an answer.
מילים נרדפות
hypothetical (Can describe questions that imagine a situation; unlike 'rhetorical', a hypothetical question may still expect an answer.)
הפכים
genuine (A genuine question is asked because the speaker really wants or needs an answer.)
צירופים
a rhetorical question
|purely rhetorical
|almost rhetorical
|just a rhetorical question
|not a rhetorical question
|meant as a rhetorical question
נושאים
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- "Do you think I'm made of money?" he asked, clearly a rhetorical question.
- Her comment, "Who wouldn’t want a raise?", was meant as a rhetorical question.
- When I say, "Can we please focus?", it’s a rhetorical question, not a real one.
- The speech opened with a powerful rhetorical question that made the audience think.
- "Isn’t it obvious?" he said, using a rhetorical question to show his frustration.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The teacher asked a rhetorical question and did not wait for an answer.
- "Who cares?" is often a rhetorical question.
- I said, "Is this fair?" as a rhetorical question.
- Her question was rhetorical, so nobody answered.
- He used a rhetorical question to make his point strong.
adjective
C1
property
3
sounding persuasive but empty
Describes speech or writing that sounds strong or important but does not say much or is not honest.
תבנית שימוש:
rhetorical [noun]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may think 'rhetorical' is always positive, meaning 'good at speaking'. In this sense it is often negative or critical, suggesting that someone uses nice words without real meaning or action.
מילים נרדפות
bombastic (Suggests language that is very loud and overblown in style, often more extreme than 'rhetorical'.)
הפכים
substantive (Describes language that contains real, important content rather than just sounding impressive.)
צירופים
rhetorical flourish
|rhetorical posturing
|rhetorical grandstanding
|rhetorical promise
|empty rhetorical phrase
|mere rhetorical gesture
נושאים
politics
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- Critics dismissed the announcement as a purely rhetorical gesture with no real plan behind it.
- The campaign was full of rhetorical promises that were never kept.
- His speech relied on rhetorical flourishes instead of clear arguments.
- She accused him of rhetorical posturing rather than offering concrete solutions.
- The statement sounded bold, but it was mostly rhetorical and lacked detail.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Many people thought the speech was only rhetorical and not serious.
- The leader made rhetorical promises before the election.
- Some voters are tired of rhetorical talk and want real action.
- The article says his words were just rhetorical, with no plan.
- Her answer was very rhetorical but did not give facts.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
rhetorical
IPA
GB/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/
US/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/
הברות והטעמה
rhet - or - ic - al (4 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: rhetorical
משפחת מילים
Core family
rhetoric
noun B2
rhetorically
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
rhetorician
noun
ביטויים
rhetorical device
1/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
technique for persuasive effect
A special way of using words to make speaking or writing more strong, clear, or persuasive.
דוגמאות
- Metaphor is a common rhetorical device in political speeches.
- The teacher asked the class to underline every rhetorical device in the passage.
- Repetition is a simple but powerful rhetorical device.
rhetorical flourish
1/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl flˈɚɪʃ/
fixed phrase
literary
decorative piece of language
A short part of speech or writing that sounds beautiful or strong, but is mainly added for style, not for new information.
דוגמאות
- He ended his talk with a rhetorical flourish that drew loud applause.
- The editor cut some of the rhetorical flourishes to make the article more direct.
- Her essay was clear, with only a few carefully chosen rhetorical flourishes.
rhetorical question
1/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
question asked only for effect
A question that someone asks only to make a point or create an effect, not because they want an answer.
דוגמאות
- "Why bother?" he said, using a rhetorical question to show his irritation.
- She opened her talk with a rhetorical question that made everyone stop and think.
- When I ask, "Do you really believe that?", it’s a rhetorical question.