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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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