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Rhetorical vs Eloquent - What's the difference?

rhetorical | eloquent |

As adjectives the difference between rhetorical and eloquent

is that rhetorical is part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade while eloquent is eloquent (fluently persuasive and articulate).

rhetorical

English

Adjective

(-)
  • 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
  • eloquent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • fluently persuasive and articulate
  • effective in expressing meaning by speech
  • Usage notes

    Eloquent expresses stronger praise than do articulate or .

    Synonyms

    * articulate * well-spoken

    Derived terms

    * eloquently