rhetorical
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Lincoln’s left hand rested on a stack of books, emphasizing his learning and rhetorical skill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
It treats historical analogies not as rhetorical shortcuts but as evidentiary claims that must withstand scrutiny.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
We would expect the next commission’s debate to be carried out in public using the standard rhetorical tricks of today — namely lies, deflection and personal abuse.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
He’ll face an unusual amount of disagreement among committee members as well as scrutiny over his own positions given his rhetorical shifts on inflation and Fed policy since he was nominated by President Donald Trump.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
“For what child does not like being treated kindly by an adult?” is a rhetorical question.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing rhetorical
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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