rhetorical

retórico

Se dice de una pregunta que sirve para destacar una idea y no espera respuesta.

En inglés sencillo: A question asked to make a point, without expecting an answer.

• That was a rhetorical question.
• She asked several rhetorical questions during her speech.
• Was your question rhetorical, or did you want my opinion?

Expresiones frecuentes: rhetorical question, a rhetorical challenge

retórico

Relacionado con usar las palabras de forma eficaz para convencer o influir en las personas.

En inglés sencillo: Related to using words effectively to persuade or influence people.

• Repetition is a useful rhetorical device.
• Her rhetorical skill impressed the audience.
• The students analyzed the speech’s rhetorical techniques.

Expresiones frecuentes: rhetorical device, rhetorical skill, rhetorical technique

retórico

Dicho para reforzar un argumento o causar un efecto, sin expresar una afirmación o intención seria.

En inglés sencillo: Said to support an argument or create an effect, rather than as a serious statement or intention.

• His threat was merely rhetorical.
• The apology felt like a rhetorical gesture.
• Their talk of compromise proved entirely rhetorical.

Sinónimos: merely verbal

Antónimos: sincere

Expresiones frecuentes: rhetorical gesture, rhetorical exercise, rhetorical threat