rhet·o·ric 
/ˈrɛtərɪk/ noun
/ˈrɛtərɪk/ noun [noncount] formal 1 often disapproving : language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable
▪ absolutist/activist/racist rhetoric ▪ angry rhetoric ▪ a speech free of (empty) rhetoric ▪ the rhetoric of politics 2 : the art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people
▪ a college course in rhetoric ▪ classical rhetoric
▪ absolutist/activist/racist rhetoric ▪ angry rhetoric ▪ a speech free of (empty) rhetoric ▪ the rhetoric of politics
▪ a college course in rhetoric ▪ classical rhetoric
— rhet·o·ri·cian /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/ noun, plural rhet·o·ri·cians [count] formal
▪ an expert rhetorician [=a person who is able to use language in a very effective way]
/ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/ noun, plural rhet·o·ri·cians [count] formal ▪ an expert rhetorician [=a person who is able to use language in a very effective way]
