rhetoric
Pronunciation
Noun
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Language designed to persuade or impress an audience, sometimes with more style than real substance.
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Which word fits the gap? "Voters grew tired of empty _____ and wanted concrete plans instead."
Answer: rhetoric
In your own words, what does "rhetoric" mean?
Language designed to persuade or impress an audience, sometimes with more style than real substance.
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