A1 noun Formell #2,635 am häufigsten

rhetoric

/ˈrɛtərɪk/

Rhetoric is the way someone uses language to persuade or influence other people. It can also mean speech or writing that sounds important but may not be sincere or honest.

Beispiele

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1

The leader used powerful rhetoric to make the people feel brave.

The leader used powerful rhetoric to make the people feel brave.

2

The diplomat's rhetoric was designed to prevent a war between the two nations.

The diplomat's rhetoric was designed to prevent a war between the two nations.

3

I'm tired of all the political rhetoric on the news every night.

I'm tired of all the political rhetoric on the news every night.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
rhetoric
Adverb
rhetorically
Adjektiv
rhetorical
Verwandt
rhetorician
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Merkhilfe

Rhetoric rhymes with 'electric.' Think of it as language that tries to 'spark' an audience into action.

Schnelles Quiz

The public was bored by the candidate's empty _____ and wanted to see real plans.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: rhetoric

Beispiele

1

The leader used powerful rhetoric to make the people feel brave.

everyday

The leader used powerful rhetoric to make the people feel brave.

2

The diplomat's rhetoric was designed to prevent a war between the two nations.

formal

The diplomat's rhetoric was designed to prevent a war between the two nations.

3

I'm tired of all the political rhetoric on the news every night.

informal

I'm tired of all the political rhetoric on the news every night.

4

The professor's study focuses on the rhetoric used in ancient Greek speeches.

academic

The professor's study focuses on the rhetoric used in ancient Greek speeches.

5

The company's marketing rhetoric emphasizes high quality and low prices.

business

The company's marketing rhetoric emphasizes high quality and low prices.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
rhetoric
Adverb
rhetorically
Adjektiv
rhetorical
Verwandt
rhetorician

Häufige Kollokationen

political rhetoric political rhetoric
empty rhetoric empty rhetoric
inflammatory rhetoric inflammatory rhetoric
persuasive rhetoric persuasive rhetoric
heated rhetoric heated rhetoric

Häufige Phrasen

rhetorical question

rhetorical question

mere rhetoric

mere rhetoric

a flight of rhetoric

a flight of rhetoric

Wird oft verwechselt mit

rhetoric vs oratory

Oratory is specifically about the skill of public speaking, while rhetoric includes both speaking and writing techniques.

rhetoric vs dialectic

Dialectic is a method of logical argument to find the truth, whereas rhetoric focuses on persuading an audience.

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Nutzungshinweise

In modern English, the word often has a negative tone, suggesting that someone is using fancy words to hide a lack of real action or substance. However, in an academic context, it is a neutral term for the study of communication.

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Häufige Fehler

Don't use 'rhetorics' as a plural noun; it is uncountable. Avoid using it as a verb.

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Merkhilfe

Rhetoric rhymes with 'electric.' Think of it as language that tries to 'spark' an audience into action.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'rhetorike', meaning the art of an orator (public speaker).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often preceded by adjectives like 'empty' or 'political' takes a singular verb
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Kultureller Kontext

In ancient Greece and Rome, rhetoric was one of the most important subjects a student could study to participate in democracy.

Schnelles Quiz

The public was bored by the candidate's empty _____ and wanted to see real plans.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: rhetoric

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