rhetorical

rhétorique, oratoire

Se dit d’une question posée pour souligner une idée, sans attendre de réponse.

En anglais simple : 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?

Expressions courantes : rhetorical question, a rhetorical challenge

rhétorique

Qui concerne l’art d’utiliser efficacement les mots pour convaincre ou influencer les gens.

En anglais simple : 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.

Expressions courantes : rhetorical device, rhetorical skill, rhetorical technique

rhétorique, de pure forme

Dit pour appuyer un argument ou produire un effet, sans exprimer une affirmation ou une intention sérieuse.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : merely verbal

Contraires : sincere

Expressions courantes : rhetorical gesture, rhetorical exercise, rhetorical threat