(formal, often disapproving) speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere (Oxford)
(formal) the art of using language in speech or writing in a special way that influences or entertains people (Oxford)
speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people (Cambridge)
Her speech was just empty rhetoric. (Oxford)
His speech was dismissed as mere rhetoric by the opposition. (Oxford)
I was swayed by her rhetoric into donating all my savings to the charity. (Cambridge)
an empty rhetoric speech
a rhetoric speech
swayed by rhetoric
Cheerful, Carefree
Leave alone, Release
Besetting