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Some famous rhetorical questions:
How many roads must a man walk down, Before you call him a man... Bob Dylan
Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who would want to live in an institution... H.L. Mencken
Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do 'practice'... George Carlin
Et tu, Brute... William Shakespeare
Who let the dogs out... Baha Men
Some everyday rhetorical questions:
What business is it of yours...
Aren't you ashamed of yourself...
Are you blind...
How could you...
What the heck...
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoA rhetorical question is a question that is not meant to be answered. However, whether or not a question is considered rhetorical is often subject to context.
For example: "What am I going to do now?" "Are you ever quiet?" In some cases, these questions would warrant an answer, and in others, they wouldn't. So it really depends on context.
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∙ 12y agoAre you out of your mind?
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What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
A rhetorical question is a question uttered with no expectation of an answer. The purpose is to make the audience pause and think about what the answer could be, and the implications of that answer. Rhetorical questions help influence the audience's opinion. Examples would be:Do you want your city looking like a rubbish dump?When are we going to give returned service-men the respect they deserve?How long do we have to put up with this treatment?Are you out of your mind?
How do you use the word rhetorical in a sentence?
His rhetorical abilities meant that he was often sought as a featured speaker. An interrogative remark that does not actually seek an answer is called a rhetorical question.
What are examples of persuasive devices?
Bias,Rhetorical questions,
Is repetition a literary device?
Answer this question… Rhetorical question
What is an Example of an Hypophora?
Hypophora is a rhetorical term, but not a rhetorical question. The writer poses the question and immediately answers. Truman Capote used hypophora in 'A Christmas Memory."
3 examples of rhetorical question from the poem?
can birds fly? do dogs bark? Is the rain wet?
What is rhetorical launguage?
A rhetorical question is a question which doesn't require an answer.
Can one expect an answer to a rhetorical question?
Not necessarily, as rhetorical questions are typically used for effect rather than to seek a response. They are often used to make a point or to provoke a thought rather than to elicit a direct answer.
What is a question asked without the intent of it being answered?
Rhetorical question
How does one know when a question is rhetorical?
A rhetorical question is usually asked to make a point or prompt thought, rather than to seek an answer. It often does not require a response and is designed to be more of a statement or expression of the speaker's viewpoint. The tone, context, and intention behind the question can help indicate when it is rhetorical.
What word describes a question not needing an answer?
A rhetorical question.
Non rhetorical definition?
a rhetorical question is a question that is not answeredso non-rhetorical would be the opposite. but everyone uses it wrong.
What is the term for a question that answers itself?
A rhetorical question is a question where the answer is implied by the questioner. This site has some good examples, and more detail: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question
What is a good sentence for the word rhetorical?
Is that a rhetorical question?
What is the term called when you answer a rhetorical question?
The term for answering a rhetorical question is "rhetorical assertion" or "rhetorical answer." It is used to make a point or emphasize a statement without expecting an actual response.
What does the word rhetorical question mean?
A rhetorical question is a question that is asked in order to make a point or create an effect, rather than to elicit an actual answer. It is used to provoke thought or emphasize a point by making a statement in the form of a question.
if a question seeks an explanation is it rhetorical?
No. A rhetorical question is asked only for effect and no answer is expected.
