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    Retorikal (en. Rhetorical)

    re-to-ri-kal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Related to the art of speaking or writing that may express emotions or opinions.
    His rhetorical question prompted deep reflection among the listeners.
    Ang kanyang retorikal na tanong ay nagbigay ng malalim na pag-iisip sa mga nakikinig.
    A style of communication that uses technical aspects of language.
    His rhetorical skills helped him capture the audience's attention.
    Ang kanyang retorikal na kakayahan ay nakatulong sa kanya na makuha ang atensyon ng publiko.
    Uses strategies to capture the interest and empathy of the audience.
    Sometimes, rhetorical strategies are critical in a successful debate.
    Minsan, ang mga retorikal na diskarte ay kritikal sa isang matagumpay na debate.

    Etymology

    from the Greek word 'rhetorike' meaning the art of speaking

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rhetorical question
    A question that does not require an answer but rather aims to emphasize or provoke thought.
    retorikal na tanong

    Related Words

    rhetoric
    The art of effective speaking or writing.
    retorika
    argumentative
    Related to providing arguments or proof.
    argumentatibo

    Slang Meanings

    Wounding the mind
    Those rhetorical questions always make me think deeply.
    Yung mga retorikal na tanong, lagi akong napapaisip ng malalim.
    No answer being sought
    I don't know why he asked a rhetorical question; there isn't really an answer.
    Di ko alam bakit siya nagtanong ng retorikal, wala naman talagang sagot.
    Like a question but not
    When the question is rhetorical, it feels like he's just begging for an answer even though none is needed.
    Kapag retorikal ang tanong, parang nagmamakaawa na lang siya ng sagot kahit walang kailangan.