Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The art of speaking and writing effectively, especially for persuasion.
Rhetoric
/ˈretərɪk/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The politician's rhetoric swayed the large audience.Her rhetoric in the debate was both passionate and logical.Classical rhetoric often focuses on effective communication.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French rethorique, and from Latin rhetorica, which in turn comes from Greek rhetorikē (tekhnē), meaning the oratorical art.
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