The nuts and bolts of speech and writing; the parts that make a communication work. Separately, each part of is meaningless, but once put together they create a powerful effect on the listener/reader.
Rhetorical devices can function at all levels: words, sentences, paragraphs, and to infinity and beyond.
by PlessyVFergunson May 6, 2022
Get the Rhetorical Devicesmug. The means by which you articulate your argument. Rhetoric can be applied to anything that you wanna argue about.
Unfortunately, this means that rhetoric can be applied to an argument that: A) you do not agree with, B) is fighting for the wrong cause, or C) is just plain wrong. If such is the case, then you might in fact loathe the argument even more. I know I would.
Unfortunately, this means that rhetoric can be applied to an argument that: A) you do not agree with, B) is fighting for the wrong cause, or C) is just plain wrong. If such is the case, then you might in fact loathe the argument even more. I know I would.
Rhetoric is to a factual argument as icing is to cake.
Applying rhetoric to a weak or misguided argument is like polishing a turd and then plating it with gold.
Applying rhetoric to a weak or misguided argument is like polishing a turd and then plating it with gold.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian December 27, 2021
Get the Rhetoricmug. by Adujasty343 June 8, 2025
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Get the <.7.9.7.6.>Notion Rhetorical Yet Shocked aNd Awed Notion<.7.9.7.6.>mug. Rhetoric raid is when a disgruntled, former partner sends repetitive texts. The purpose of the rhetoric- raid is to prevent the recipient from moving on, being present with what she/he is doing in the moment, make his/her presence known to the new love interest and otherwise throw the receiver off balance. A rhetoric- raid is a nonsensical series of texts sent by a former lover.
Danni switched her phone to silent after noticing but not reading the rhetoric-raid, coming in from her X boyfriend.
by Narcbuster May 31, 2018
Get the rhetoric-raidmug. The act of grossly humiliating yourself with over-the-top, obsequious, slavishly servile praise for an individual you are seeking to impress or gain the favor of.
He humiliated himself with an act of rhetorical felatio on his employer: "It is an honor and a privilege to work for you as we work together to bring in a new 'Golden Age' for us all, and I mean that most sincerely."
by dzadzey July 14, 2025
Get the rhetorical felatiomug. 