rhetorical
gb/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/ us/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/
B2
Angielski
~ 9600
retorikai, költői, hangzatos, pusztán retorikai
C1
1
retorikai
C1
Schemat użycia:
a rhetorical [noun]
The course focuses on rhetorical strategies used in political speeches.
A kurzus a politikai beszédekben alkalmazott retorikai stratégiákra összpontosít.
She admired his rhetorical skill in turning a difficult topic into a clear and powerful message.
Csodálta a retorikai érzékét: egy nehéz témát világos és erőteljes üzenetté tudott formálni.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We studied different rhetorical devices in English class.
Angolórán különböző retorikai eszközöket tanultunk.
Her speech showed good rhetorical skills.
A beszéde jó retorikai készségről tanúskodott.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
relating to rhetoric or style
Kolokacje
rhetorical device
|rhetorical strategy
|rhetorical skills
|rhetorical analysis
|rhetorical style
|rhetorical training
Synonimy
oratorical (Emphasizes formal public speaking, often in speeches, more than writing or general style.)
Antonimy
plain (Describes language that is simple and direct, without special techniques to persuade or impress.)
Tematy
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
About how language is used to speak or write in a strong or persuasive way.
Relating to the art, techniques, or style of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
B2
2
Schemat użycia:
a rhetorical question
"Do you think I'm made of money?" he asked, clearly a rhetorical question.
„Szerinted pénzből vagyok?” – kérdezte; ez nyilvánvalóan költői kérdés volt.
Her comment, "Who wouldn’t want a raise?", was meant as a rhetorical question.
Az a megjegyzése, hogy „Ki ne akarna fizetésemelést?”, költői kérdésnek volt szánva.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The teacher asked a rhetorical question and did not wait for an answer.
A tanár költői kérdést tett fel, és nem várt választ.
"Who cares?" is often a rhetorical question.
A „Kit érdekel?” gyakran költői kérdés.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
of a question, not needing answer
Kolokacje
a rhetorical question
|purely rhetorical
|almost rhetorical
|just a rhetorical question
|not a rhetorical question
|meant as a rhetorical question
Synonimy
hypothetical (Can describe questions that imagine a situation; unlike 'rhetorical', a hypothetical question may still expect an answer.)
Antonimy
genuine (A genuine question is asked because the speaker really wants or needs an answer.)
Tematy
communication
|language
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Describes a question that is asked only to make a point, not because the speaker wants an answer.
Describes a question that is asked to make a statement or produce an effect rather than to receive an actual answer.
C1
3
hangzatos
B2
Schemat użycia:
rhetorical [noun]
Critics dismissed the announcement as a purely rhetorical gesture with no real plan behind it.
A bírálók a bejelentést pusztán retorikai gesztusnak minősítették, amely mögött nem volt valódi terv.
The campaign was full of rhetorical promises that were never kept.
A kampány tele volt hangzatos, soha be nem váltott ígéretekkel.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Many people thought the speech was only rhetorical and not serious.
Sokan úgy gondolták, hogy a beszéd csak hangzatos szólamokból állt, és nem volt komoly.
The leader made rhetorical promises before the election.
A vezető hangzatos ígéreteket tett a választás előtt.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
sounding persuasive but empty
Kolokacje
rhetorical flourish
|rhetorical posturing
|rhetorical grandstanding
|rhetorical promise
|empty rhetorical phrase
|mere rhetorical gesture
Synonimy
bombastic (Suggests language that is very loud and overblown in style, often more extreme than 'rhetorical'.)
Antonimy
substantive (Describes language that contains real, important content rather than just sounding impressive.)
Tematy
politics
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Describes speech or writing that sounds strong or important but does not say much or is not honest.
Describes language or statements that are showy or persuasive in style but are seen as lacking real content, sincerity, or practical value.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
rhetorical
IPA
GB/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/
US/ɹɪtˈɔɹɪkəl/
Sylaby i akcent
rhet - or - ic - al (4 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: rhetorical
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
rhetoric
noun B2
rhetorically
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
rhetorician
noun
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- "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.