rhetorical

修辞的な、答えを求めない

答えを期待せず、ある考えを強調するために問う質問についていう。

やさしい英語で： 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?

よく使う表現： rhetorical question, a rhetorical challenge

修辞的な、弁論の

人を説得したり影響を与えたりするための、効果的な言葉の使い方に関する。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： rhetorical device, rhetorical skill, rhetorical technique

口先だけの、形式的な

本気の発言や意図ではなく、主張を強めたり効果を出したりするための。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： merely verbal

反対語： sincere

よく使う表現： rhetorical gesture, rhetorical exercise, rhetorical threat