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This is often called a "counter-question" and is used as a device to avoid answering a question.
("There are questions that should be answered with a counter-question." ~Buddha)
Example: Am I smart?
I don't know. Are you?
Alternate Reasons (excuses):Sometimes a question has to be answered with a question because there's not enough information in the original question for it to be answered.
Sometimes a question is asked in response to a question to direct the mind of the asker in a direction that they just might think for themselves.
What else can I help you with?
What is the name for answering a question with a question?
Rhetorical
Is Alanna a classic?
yes Alanna the name is a classic but it is also very unique name and special and it is also a girls name and actually I the person who is answering this question is named Alanna.
What is another name for a rhombus-quadrilateral?
I don't use the name "rhombus-quadrilateral", but perhaps the answer to your question is that a rhombus is a special kind of parallelogram
When was my name is broadcasted on the radio?
If we knew your name, we might have a remote snowball's chance of answering the question.
What is jamalyn?
Jamalyn is the name on my vanitiy plate! I asked the question! and now i am answering it
What sort of site is wiki answers?
A question answering site. Just read the name.
Does roc royal like a girl name Mercedes?
he does not no a girl name that i ask a question about that but Mercedes Bradford is answering this
Where can i find a padlock by the name of security guard i need the answer asap?
I think you can find them in very special places, but that is another question my dear...
How did the Author view Louis XVI's execution?
The name of the author is hugely relevant in answering this question.
What is malenkov's first name?
Georgy was his first name, if this is not answering your question look on wikipedia.com and type in malenkov. posted by chefmightymouse!!!! {:-)
What a product of the numerator of on fraction and the denominator of another fraction?
Near enough what you describe in the question - except that you say "on" instead of "one". It has no special name.
Another name for a special anniversary?
jubilee
