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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.


Whats the name for a question you're not supposed to answer?

It is a RHETORICAL QUESTION. What makes a question rhetorical is that it is not asked as a question, but more as a fact, and does not require an answer. It is usually defined as any question asked for a purpose other than to obtain the information the question asks. * Example : "Why do you keep doing that?" It is commonly used as a persuasive element in a speech or text. * Example : "Does the government really care about the taxpayer?" Sometimes the question is open to an uninvited answer. * Example : "Do you take me for a fool?"


What do you say when someone says do you know what a rhetorical question is?

You don't answer them, rhetorically speaking.


What is wrong in US government?

I would have to say that this is rhetorical question and thus need not be answered.


Am I right or am I right?

Right! No. Right! No... ARGH! As this is a rhetorical question I believe it is not supposed to have an answer. I also believe people shouldn't use wikianswers for rhetorical questions. Wikianswers is supposed to be used for finding out things not for fun with rhetorical questions. Things like this shouldn't be put on. Remember the one you saw before? Saying you are actually left to die? I would be utterly offended if they were saying that to me. So in conclusion, I suggest you do not put rhetorical questions up unless there should be an answer. P.S. Neither. You are not am I right. YOU ARE RIGHT! But unfortunately, you did not say why you are right so you are right about nothing. :P


Is a scarf a solid?

are you dumb? (rhetorical question) Of course not! There is no chance, all characteristics say its a solid.


Why does a rhetorical question mean one that doesn't really require an answer if rhetoric means the art of speaking and writing effectively?

Because a rhetorical question is no 'question' at all - the speaker does not want an answer. Instead it is a declarative sentence. For rhetorical reasons (!) the formerly declarative sentence's syntax was converted to the syntax of a interrogative sentence - just for rhetorical reasons. If you have a problem understanding this, think of it like this: You could just say "Lisa, I love you" but instead you say something like this "Lisa, your hair is golden as the sun - I adore thee". It's just a lingual trick of the trade to emphasize something. So the rhetorical question is a declarative sentence which is converted to a 'question' to make it rhetorical interesting. Example: "We don't need a fifth wheel on this car." becomes "Do we really need a fifth wheel on this car?"


Is it rude to say rhetorical?

It can be seen as dismissive or condescending to say that a question is rhetorical because it implies that the asker shouldn't expect an answer or discussion. It's best to be mindful of the tone and context in which you use the term.


What does yes you say mean?

They are asking you a question, if you actually said yes it is then a rhetorical question. Another answer: It also indicated disbelief on the part of the questioner that you said "yes".


What is the definition of a rhetorical speech?

A rhetorical question is a question which does not expect an answer. For example: "What's the use?" Rhetoric is speech which is more concerned with style than with content. Thus, a rhetorical speech would be a speech which sounds great, but doesn't say a whole lot.


Is saying i understand why a rhetorical question?

No. It is asking a question that really does not need an answer, in order to make a point. Ever hear anyone say "How could I be so stupid?" That is a rhetorical question. They do not expect you to tell them how they could have been that stupid. It is also used in advertising quite a bit. "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" or "Aren't you glad you use Dial?" are examples.


What is rhetorical speech?

A rhetorical question is a question which does not expect an answer. For example: "What's the use?" Rhetoric is speech which is more concerned with style than with content. Thus, a rhetorical speech would be a speech which sounds great, but doesn't say a whole lot.