What does rhectorical question mean?

Answer 1

It is a question posed for effect and not because an answer is expected. Usually the answer is obvious. It can be used in a humorous or negative way or sarcastically or to make a point. Some examples: instead of saying 'I don't know', someone could say 'how would I know?' or in an unpleasant situation 'do we have to stand in this line?' 'why is this taking so long?' it's only rhetorical if an answer is not expected or if it's obvious.

Answer 2

A rhetorical question is a figure of speech where a question is asked not to elicit an answer, but to make a point or create an effect. It is often used for rhetorical effect to emphasize a point or to engage the audience in a particular line of thought.