retoorilise

Retoorilise is a coined term used in speculative discussions of rhetoric to denote a meta-rhetorical technique whereby speakers or writers foreground the performative nature of discourse. The term is not widely adopted in mainstream scholarship, and its precise definition varies among authors.

Etymology and usage context: The word appears to be built from the root associated with rhetoric in various European languages, with a suffix that forms a stylistic label. As a result, retoorilise is primarily encountered in theoretical or experimental discussions rather than in formal grammatical analysis. It is often introduced to name a particular kind of rhetorical awareness or self-referential practice.

Definition and characteristics: Core features of retosrilise include explicit labeling of rhetorical moves (for example, stating that a statement is a rhetorical device), meta-commentary on persuasion, and a heightened attention to form, structure, and style as active elements of argument. In analyses of speeches, political discourse, and digital media, the term is used to examine how language constructs credibility and guides audience interpretation by drawing attention to its own mechanics.

Applications and evaluation: Retoorilise is described as a useful lens for revealing how rhetoric operates, especially in contexts where audiences are attuned to manipulation or technique. Critics argue that the concept can be vague or conflates distinct phenomena under a single label. As such, it remains a niche, debated idea with limited empirical study.

See also: Meta-rhetoric; Rhetorical analysis; Self-referential discourse; Persuasion.