Retorika (en. Rhetoric)

re-to-ri-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A discipline that studies strategies and techniques in speaking and writing.

In his rhetoric course, he learned different ways of persuasion.

Sa kanyang kurso sa retorika, natutunan niya ang iba't ibang paraan ng panghihikayat.

The use of language in public speaking occasions.

He is a great speaker because of his skills in rhetoric.

Mahusay siyang tagapagsalita dahil sa kanyang kasanayan sa retorika.

The art of effective and persuasive communication.

His speech was full of rhetoric that captured the audience's attention.

Ang kanyang talumpati ay puno ng retorika na nakakuha ng atensyon ng mga tagapakinig.

From the Greek 'rhetorike', from 'rhetor' meaning skilled speaker.

rhetoric of speech

The art of using language in speeches.

retorika ng pagsasalita

high rhetoric

Using more impressive statements or styles in speaking.

mataas na retorika

public speaking

A type of art related to rhetoric that refers to speaking in front of an audience.

pampublikong pagsasalita

discourse

An analytical translation of ideas through language related to rhetoric.

diskurso

Speaking in a way that sounds great but isn’t necessarily true.

Juan's rhetoric is like super impressive but not really factual.

Ang retorika ni Juan, parang sobrang galing pero hindi naman makatotohanan.

Arguments that need a kick in the assertion.

Our discussion was so rhetorical, no one convinced anyone!

Napaka-retorikal ng usapan natin, wala namang nakaka-convince!

Powerful words used in a debate.

His rhetoric is so good, he beats everyone in debates.

Napakagaling ng kanyang retorika, talo ang lahat sa debate.

Flirtation using the art of speaking.

His rhetoric got him to that position.

Ang retorika niya ang nagdala sa kanya sa posisyon na 'yan.