rhetoric

//ˈrɛtərɪk//
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Noun

1

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

She studied classical rhetoric to improve her public speaking skills.

2

Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

His speech was full of rhetoric but offered no real solutions.