RHETORIC

rhetoric. Rhetoric, n. the art of speaking properly, oratory

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Rhet″o‐ric (?), n. [[F. rhétorique, L. rhetorica, Gr. ���� (sc. ���), fr. ��� rhetorical, oratorical, fr. ��� orator, rhetorician; perhaps akin to E. word; cf. ��� to say.]] 1. 1. The art of composition; especially, elegant composition in prose.
2. 2. Oratory; the art of speaking with propriety, elegance, and force. Locke.
3. 3. Hence, artificial eloquence; fine language or declamation without conviction or earnest feeling.
4. 4. Fig. : The power of persuasion or attraction; that which allures or charms.
Sweet, silent rhetoric of persuading eyes. Daniel.