What do i look like ? A fool....
In "Holes" by Louis Sachar, an example of a rhetorical question is, "Do you ever get the feeling that there's something funny going on?" This question is used to provoke thought and create suspense or intrigue in the reader.
Rhetorical questions. And what are questions, answers, and rhetorical-entries, without definitions of their key terms ?
"For who knows the power of Gods anger?"
advertisers ask rhetorical questions or make statements so that consumers associate certain ideas and or emotions with their product. for example : shouldn't you buy the best?.
Certainly! For example, "Do you ever wonder what lies beyond the stars?" or "Have you ever thought about the impact of your choices on the world around you?" Rhetorical questions are meant to provoke thought rather than elicit direct answers.
Rhetorical questions are those where the person asking does not require an answer. Their objective is to stimulate, or guide, thinking and reasoning on a matter. Many bible characters used rhetorical questions when teaching, counselling and explaining matters. Jesus Christ's words at Matthew 11:7-9 are a good example of this.
Yes, there are rhetorical questions in the song "I Was Only 19" by Redgum. Rhetorical questions are used to evoke a response from the listener and create a sense of reflection on the themes of war and its impact on soldiers.
Nonrhetorical refers to a question that is asked with the intention of receiving a genuine response or seeking information, rather than making a point or persuading someone.
To annoy the asker
Rhetorical questions can cause tension by challenging the listener's assumptions and beliefs, creating a sense of uncertainty or doubt. They prompt the audience to reflect on their own views and can be used to highlight contradictions or inconsistencies in the arguments presented, leading to a feeling of discomfort or unease.
Questions to which no answer is really expected,
The rhetorical situation