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La retorica
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing. While sometimes used pejoratively to mean empty talk, here it refers to technical skill.
Examples in context
Studiamo la retorica classica a scuola.
We study classical rhetoric at school.
Usa la retorica per convincere la folla.
Use rhetoric to convince the crowd.
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