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Interrogation vs Rhetoric - What's the difference?

interrogation | rhetoric |

As nouns the difference between interrogation and rhetoric

is that interrogation is the act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry while rhetoric is the art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

As an adjective rhetoric is

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interrogation

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
  • A question put; an inquiry.
  • A point, mark, or sign, thus , indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.
  • Usage notes

    * Preposition under is generally used for the person or matter that is being investigated; Johnny is under interrogation about the last night's events.

    rhetoric

    Alternative forms

    * rhetorick (obsolete)

    Adjective

  • Noun

  • The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
  • Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
  • It’s only so much rhetoric .

    Usage notes

    * Adjectives often applied to "rhetoric": political, legal, visual, classical, ancient, violent, empty, inflammatory, hateful, heated, fiery, vitriolic, angry, overheated, extreme.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Derived terms

    * rhetorical * rhetorician

    See also

    * preterition *

    Anagrams

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