rhetoric
intermediateB2/ˈrɛtərɪk/ · rhet-o-ric
The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
Meanings
The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
قائل کرنے کی فن یا صلاحیت
بلاغت
balāghat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- rhetoric of political speeches
- classical rhetoric
- rhetoric techniques
Example Sentences
His rhetoric captivated the audience at the debate.
اس کی بلاغت نے مذاکرے میں سامعین کو مسحور کر دیا۔
Us ki balāghat ne muzakray mein sāmi'īn ko mas'hūr kar diyā.
Effective rhetoric is crucial for successful public speaking.
موثر بلاغت کامیاب عوامی بولنے کے لیے اہم ہے۔
Mo'tasir balāghat kāmyāb 'awāmī bolne ke liye ahem hai.
The poet's use of rhetoric made the poem memorable.
شاعر کی بلاغت نے نظم کو یادگار بنا دیا۔
Shā'ir ki balāghat ne nazm ko yādgār banā diyā.
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💡 Memory Tip
Rhetoric is like a riddle that persuades people.
Imagine a skilled speaker captivating an audience with their words.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazāron khwahishēn aisī keh har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armān lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away; many of my wishes came true, yet still they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بولنے سے پہلے سوچو، بوچھا نہ ہو جائے
Bolne se pehle socho, bochha na ho jaye.
Think before you speak, lest you regret.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "rhetorikḗ" — the art of oratory
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from its Greek roots to refer to the study and practice of effective speaking and writing. In ancient Greece, rhetoric was a crucial skill for leaders and public figures.