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Rhetorical

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Related to or concerned with the art of rhetoric.

Example Sentence:

She delivered a persuasive and rhetorical speech on the importance of environmental conservation.

Sense 2:

Characterized by the use of effective or persuasive speaking or writing techniques.

Example Sentence:

The politician used rhetorical questions to engage the audience during her campaign speech.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Example Sentence:

In the sentence "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse," the phrase "eat a horse" is a rhetorical.

Sense 2:

An instance of rhetoric.

Example Sentence:

His rhetorical during the debate left the opponent speechless.

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