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Rhetorical - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adjective rhetorical

is part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.

rhetorical

English

Adjective

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  • Part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.
    • A rhetorical question , for example, is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.
  • Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument

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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.