rhetorical question
1 of 1noun/rɪˈtɔrɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃən/
Forms:rhetorical questions
1
a question that is not meant to be answered, but is instead used to make a point or to create emphasis or effect
A rhetorical question is a question posed for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer. It is often used to encourage the listener to consider a particular idea or perspective. For example, asking "Is the sky blue?" does not seek a response, as the answer is obvious. Rhetorical questions can be a powerful tool in speeches and writing, helping to engage the audience and provoke thought without requiring direct interaction. They emphasize the speaker's message and can enhance persuasion and emotional appeal.
- He asked a rhetorical question to emphasize his point about fairness.
- The speaker posed a rhetorical question to engage the audience more effectively.
- Asking a rhetorical question can make a speech more persuasive.
- She used a rhetorical question to show that the answer was obvious.
- "Who doesn't want to succeed?" is a rhetorical question used to make everyone think.