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rhetorical question
rhetorical questionn. A question to which no answer is expected, often used for rhetorical effect.rhetorical question n (Rhetoric) a question to which no answer is required: used esp for dramatic effect. An example is Who knows? (with the implication Nobody knows) rhetor′ical ques′tion
n. a question asked solely for effect and not to elicit a reply, as “What is so rare as a day in June?” [1835–45] rhetorical questionA question asked for effect, to which no answer is expected, such as “Whatever happened to good manners?.”Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | rhetorical question - a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions"statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" |
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rhetorical question
rhetorical questionA question that is not intended to produce some enlightening answer, but rather already has an obvious answer so as to make or emphasize some point. Please do not ask rhetorical questions during this press briefing. Does a record surge in sales and stock prices suggest a failing company to you? That's a rhetorical question, Tom—of course it doesn't.See also: questionrhetorical questionA question asked without expecting an answer but for the sake of emphasis or effect. The expected answer is usually "yes" or "no." For example, Can we improve the quality of our work? That's a rhetorical question. [Late 1800s] See also: questionrhetorical question
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