rhetorical

US /rɪˈtɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
UK /rɪˈtɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
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1.

rhetorisch

relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric

:
He used a lot of rhetorical devices in his speech.
Er verwendete viele rhetorische Mittel in seiner Rede.
The professor discussed the rhetorical strategies of ancient orators.
Der Professor erörterte die rhetorischen Strategien antiker Redner.
2.

rhetorisch

(of a question) asked in order to produce an effect or to make a statement rather than to elicit information

:
He asked a rhetorical question, expecting no answer.
Er stellte eine rhetorische Frage und erwartete keine Antwort.
The speaker used a series of rhetorical questions to engage the audience.
Der Redner nutzte eine Reihe rhetorischer Fragen, um das Publikum einzubeziehen.