Rhetorical
So I went to comment on someone's LJ and in the comment I used the word rhetorical. I wanted to make sure I was spelling it right, though, so I looked it up on Dictionary.com and I was confused. I always thought that a rhetorical question was one that was like not meant to have an answer or something but the definition they gave doesn't say that.
- Of or relating to rhetoric.
- Characterized by overelaborate or bombastic rhetoric.
- Used for persuasive effect: a speech punctuated by rhetorical pauses.
But the word rhetoric means "The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively"
So, is the meaning what I've thought all these years? Maybe rhetorical questions are "used for persuasive effect" so maybe it does fit the meaning.
It's like you think you know something, but do you really. You've thought something was the truth for so long but it's only because of what you heard, you never looked it up for yourself. But then when you look it up you still can't tell if it's the truth?
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