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Wholegrain Posted 17 years ago
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RETORT
We could retort that their theory is simply wrong.
This sentence is definitively something I would use in a formal speech; however, I don't think retort is used correctly as "their theory is simply wrong" is not an argument it is merely a statement.
This sentence is definitively something I would use in a formal speech; however, I don't think retort is used correctly as "their theory is simply wrong" is not an argument it is merely a statement.
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It is not a very good retort, but it's a retort nonetheless. A retort does not have to be an argument. It is an "answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner", "usually in a sharp or retaliatory way".
- It is not a very good retort, but it's a retort nonetheless.
- A retort does not have to be an argument.
- It is an "answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner", "usually in a sharp or retaliatory way".
- Stating that someone's theory is simply wrong certainly sounds like a caustic, retaliatory reply to me; although it severely lacks witt.
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It is not a very good retort, but it's a retort nonetheless. A retort does not have to be an argument. It is an "answer in a quick, caustic, or witty manner", "usually in a sharp or retaliatory way". Stating that someone's theory is simply wrong certainly sounds like a caustic, retaliatory reply to me; although it severely lacks witt.
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Thank you.
However, I don't agree that it is caustic or witty. It's not necessarily quick either.
However, I don't agree that it is caustic or witty. It's not necessarily quick either.
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