rhetorical
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Raman effortlessly turned the mayor’s rhetorical traps around like Bugs Bunny twisting Elmer Fudd’s rifle right in his face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Plus, the House of Mouse was already changing up its rhetorical tack to mount a fulsome self-defense on free speech and free press grounds.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
And beyond the rhetorical tension in several areas, Burnham gave clear indications that he will apply "new eyes".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Lincoln’s left hand rested on a stack of books, emphasizing his learning and rhetorical skill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
A more democratic world—and one with the legal institutions that go hand in hand with democracy—is a more rhetorical one.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
Vocabulary lists containing rhetorical
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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