adjective

rhetorical

rhetorical

The speaker used many rhetorical devices.

The speaker used many rhetorical devices.

He asked a rhetorical question.

He asked a rhetorical question.

((rhetorical)) + noun. It was just a rhetorical question.

Synonyms: stylistic, oratorical, bombastic

From 'rhetoric' + '-al' (adjective-forming suffix).

A 'rhetorical question' is a question used for rhetorical effect, not to get an answer.

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