Aren’t eloquence and persuasion the same thing?

McNamara

Seriously? You're on the internet. The internet has dictionaries. USE ONE.

jehen

No. Eloquence is the art of expressing something well. Persuasion is the art of changing minds. Eloquence is a tool of persuasion. But so is a gun.

Jimmy C

The google definition is not accurate. Eloquence is the fluent use of language. Eloquence can be used to be persuasive, but dull repetition can be persuasive too. .

Barry

Not at all. Invest in a dictionary or thesaurus.

Mark

Not at all.

sparrow

No. I think eloquent is closer to being described as articulate and compelling. Persuasion can be attempted in a very ineloquent way.

frombrum

No

bluebellbkk

Yes, there are contexts where they might overlap a little, but they are most certainly not 'the same thing'. Please READ more, and use a dictionary.

RP

No. Eloquence refers to the style of expression whereas persuasion refers to the effort to persuade or convince someone of something.

aki

Not at all

Night Sky

Sort of.

Lois Griffin: google definition: eloquence

google definition: eloquence: fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

James

Nope, you don’t need one to do the other. Even the most eloquent speech will persuade everyone.