Definition of Rhetoric

persuasive or impressive language which is often insincere

Examples of Rhetoric in a sentence

If someone does not stop the political rhetoric in that country, a civil war is likely to break out soon.  🔊

The protestors’ rhetoric is filled with anger towards the government.  🔊

As a teenager, the best way to avoid trouble is to ignore the angry rhetoric of your peers.  🔊

The senator will be a great president because he is big on action and low on rhetoric.  🔊

The general hoped his rhetoric would stir his soldiers into action.  🔊

Although the cult leader filled his followers’ heads with crazy rhetoric, he did not want any of his people to die.  🔊

The politician hoped his rhetoric would win him some votes.  🔊

Because I know the politician’s rhetoric is insincere, I will definitely not vote for him.  🔊

As the activist has gotten older, he has changed the tone of his rhetoric to a more peaceful voice.  🔊

Everyone knew the defendant’s statement was simply rhetoric meant to trick the judge into giving him a light sentence.  🔊

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