rhetorical
/rɪˈtɒrɪkl/
rhe · to · ri · cal
rɪ · ˈtɒ · rɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. Persuasive and questioning; oratorical
Significado en Español
retórico, retórica
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuộc hùng biện, có tính chất tu từ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rhetoric (rhetoric) + al → rhetorical, skilled at rhetoric.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the following word: Rhetorical.
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A
Verbose
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B
Persuasive
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C
Literal
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D
Articulate
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B — Persuasive.
“rhetorical” means adj. Persuasive and questioning; oratorical
Common questions about “rhetorical”
What does “rhetorical” mean?
rhetorical — adj. Persuasive and questioning; oratorical. In Chinese: 修辞的；反问的.
How do you pronounce “rhetorical”?
rhetorical is pronounced /rɪˈtɒrɪkl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: rhe · to · ri · cal.
Is “rhetorical” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. rhetorical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rhetorical”?
rhetoric (rhetoric) + al → rhetorical, skilled at rhetoric.
