No. 3,638 in Dutch
retoriek
Rhetoric; the art of persuasive or effective speaking and writing.
In a sentence
De retoriek van de politicus was overtuigend en goed doordacht.
The rhetoric of the politician was persuasive and well-considered.
In this sentence, 'retoriek' refers to the art or skill of persuasive speaking or writing as exhibited by a politician.
Hij gebruikte retoriek om zijn standpunt sterk over te brengen.
He used rhetoric to effectively convey his point of view.
Here, 'retoriek' is used in the context of employing persuasive arguments or methods.
Soms kan retoriek gebruikt worden om emoties aan te wakkeren in plaats van feiten.
Sometimes rhetoric can be used to stir emotions rather than focusing on facts.
In this instance, 'retoriek' signifies a type of communication aimed at influencing emotions, often with emphasis over factual precision.
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