Rupikal (en. Rhetorical)
/ruː.pi.kal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of speaking that uses styles and methods to capture the attention of the reader or listener.
His rhetorical style helped impress the attendees of his speech.
Ang kanyang rupikal na estilo ay nakatulong upang mapabilib ang mga dumalo sa kanyang talumpati.
A method of speaking that focuses more on effect and impression than on content.
Writers often use rhetorical methods to make their work stand out.
Madalas gamitin ng mga manunulat ang rupikal na pamamaraan upang gawing kapansin-pansin ang kanilang akda.
Etymology
From the word 'rupa' meaning form or appearance, and 'ikal' which emphasizes.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rhetorical question
A question that does not require an answer, used to express a point.
retorikal na tanong
Related Words
speaking
The art of expressing ideas and emotions through language.
pagsasalita
discourse
The manner of speaking and communicating in a particular conversation.
diskurso
Slang Meanings
Lying or deceiving someone.
That rupikal story is not true at all.
Ang rupikal na kwentong yan, walang totoo yan.
Exaggeration; exaggerated or untrue statements.
Don't believe the rupikal stuff he says, it's too much.
Huwag kang maniwala sa rupikal na sinasabi niya, sobra naman.