Hyperbole vs. Rhetoric
Difference Between Hyperbole and Rhetoric
Hyperbole➦
Hyperbole (, listen) (adjective form hyperbolic, listen) is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. In rhetoric, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (literally 'growth').
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Rhetoric➦
Rhetoric () is the art of persuasion, which along with grammar and logic (or dialectic – see Martianus Capella), is one of the three ancient arts of discourse. Rhetoric aims to study the techniques writers or speakers utilize to inform, persuade, or motivate particular audiences in specific situations.
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Hyperbole➦
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles
you can't accuse us of hyperbole
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Rhetoric➦
The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
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Hyperbole➦
A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in I could sleep for a year or This book weighs a ton.
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Rhetoric➦
A treatise or book discussing this art.
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Hyperbole➦
Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
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Rhetoric➦
Skill in using language effectively and persuasively.
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Hyperbole➦
(countable) An instance or example of such overstatement.
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Rhetoric➦
A style of speaking or writing, especially the language of a particular subject
fiery political rhetoric.
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Hyperbole➦
A hyperbola.
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Rhetoric➦
Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous
His offers of compromise were mere rhetoric.
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Hyperbole➦
A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect.
Our common forms of compliment are almost all of them extravagant hyperboles.
Somebody has said of the boldest figure in rhetoric, the hyperbole, that it lies without deceiving.
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Rhetoric➦
Verbal communication; discourse.
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Hyperbole➦
extravagant exaggeration
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Rhetoric➦
synonym of rhetorical.
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Rhetoric➦
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
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Rhetoric➦
Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
It’s only so much rhetoric.
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Rhetoric➦
The art of composition; especially, elegant composition in prose.
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Rhetoric➦
Oratory; the art of speaking with propriety, elegance, and force.
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Rhetoric➦
Hence, artificial eloquence; fine language or declamation without conviction or earnest feeling.
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Rhetoric➦
Fig. : The power of persuasion or attraction; that which allures or charms.
Sweet, silent rhetoric of persuading eyes.
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Rhetoric➦
using language effectively to please or persuade
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Rhetoric➦
high flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
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Rhetoric➦
loud and confused and empty talk;
mere rhetoric
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Rhetoric➦
study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
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