retorica

Definitions of retorica
  1. noun
    study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
    synonyms: redekunde, redekunst, redeneerkunde
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    type of:
    literatuurstudie
    the humanistic study of literature
  2. noun
    loud and confused and empty talk
    synonyms: redekunde, redekunst, redeneerkunde
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    type of:
    kolder
    a message that seems to convey no meaning
  3. noun
    high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
    synonyms: bombast, gezwollenheid, hoogdravendheid, lyrisme, pathos, redekunde, redekunst, redeneerkunde, retoriek
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    types:
    fanfare
    a display of ornamental speech or language
    bombast, fustein, gezwollenheid, hoogdravendheid, lyrisme, pathos, retoriek
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
    type of:
    performance, praat, schrijfstijl, schrijftrant, schrijfwijze, spraak, stijl, taalgebruik, verhaaltrant, verteltrant, vormgeving
    a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
  4. noun
    using language effectively to please or persuade
    synonyms: redekunde, redekunst, redeneerkunde
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    type of:
    performance, praat, schrijfstijl, schrijftrant, schrijfwijze, spraak, stijl, taalgebruik, verhaaltrant, verteltrant, vormgeving
    a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
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