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'''Rhetoric''' is one of the [[Trivium]] of subjects commonly taught at [[medieval ]] [[university|universities]]. It entails the study of the art of public speaking, especially for debating and [[philosophy]]. |
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rhet·o·ric |
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1. The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively. |
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2. A treatise or book discussing this art. |
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2. Skill in using language effectively and persuasively. |
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1. A style of speaking or writing, especially the language of a particular subject: fiery political rhetoric. |
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2. Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous: His offers of compromise were mere rhetoric. |
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4. Verbal communication; discourse. |
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Revision as of 15:34, 16 March 2006
Rhetoric is one of the Trivium of subjects commonly taught at medieval universities. It entails the study of the art of public speaking, especially for debating and philosophy.
