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They mean that the question as posed doesn't need an answer, it should be understood.

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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.


Give you a sentence for the work rhetorical?

I answered the professor's question despite the fact that it was rhetorical.


What is the word for when a speaker asks question and then answers it himself such as when a coach speaking after a game might say Am I happy with my Quarterback's play No I am not?

First, let's hope that most of the time the coach is happy with the performance of his quarterback. That aside, the question is called 'rhetorical', not meant to be answered by the listener. It's not even necessary that the speaker answer it directly, as the coach does in the question. A speaker may ask a rhetorical question in the beginning of a speech or lecture, and then spend the next hour avoiding-- oh, I meant to say answering-- the question. The correct answer is "hypophora" which is the rhetorical technique of raising one or more questions and then proceeding to answer them. This differs from the answer above "rhetorical" in that a rhetorical question is not necessarily answered. It is related to a "procatalepsis" which is when the speaker anticpates an objection and then answers it.


A rhetorical question is one in which no is expected?

A rhetorical question is a figure of speech where a question is asked for effect, not to elicit a response. The answer is usually implied or obvious, and it is used to make a point, create emphasis, or engage the audience.


When is using a rhetorical question offfen effective in a speech?

Using a rhetorical question can be effective in a speech to engage the audience, provoke thought, or emphasize a point. It can create a sense of intrigue, encourage audience participation, and make the speech more interactive and memorable. A well-placed rhetorical question can also help to convey the speaker's message in a thought-provoking way.

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What do you mean by a question that does not have to be answered?

rhetorical question


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.


Monologue by Hone Tuwhare mean rhetorical question?

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What is rhetorical launguage?

A rhetorical question is a question which doesn't require an answer.


What is a question asked without the intent of it being answered?

Rhetorical question


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 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 is a good sentence for the word rhetorical?

Is that a rhetorical question?


What is the term called when you already know the answer to a question?

Do you mean asking a Rhetorical question? A rhetorical question is when you ask the audience or person a question you don't want an answer to. When you ask a question you already know the answer to, it's called a Known Answer Question. The original question is ambiguous. A rhetorical question tho' is a statement that is formulated as a question but is not supposed to be answered. A subtle difference that can make all the difference. Spot on "KAQ" tho.


What is another word for self answering?

Rhetorical, if you mean a question that does not require an answer.


if a question seeks an explanation is it rhetorical?

No. A rhetorical question is asked only for effect and no answer is expected.