HA! This could be ironic but I guess I won't know until you tell me...
2006-06-06 04:47:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
So, does that mean this question requires no answer?
2006-06-06 04:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by tha.supernova 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
A rhetorical question is a question that someone poses without expecting an answer - such as, "Are you nuts?!" The asker does not expect the listener to respond.
2006-06-06 11:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know it could be ironic, then you know what a Rhetorical Question is...
2006-06-06 23:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a rhetorical question situation:
Kid nearly jumps off the roof
Mother: Are you that stupid?
It means baisicly means that it doesn't need to be answered...
2006-06-06 11:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by The Shadow Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the question you asked is a perfect example of a rhetorical question. its a question that the answer is so obvious that an answer is not required.
2006-06-06 12:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by maria_cd_in_training 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a question that's intended to make the listener think more carefully and deeply about something, and to understand it better, as opposed to the questioner just seeking an asnwer. it's kinda like, someone is tryin to figure somethin out, but is not actually askin a question, and then you ask them a rhetorical question, and they figure it out. you're tellin the asnwer to their mute question by askin them a question. hope you get it, i didnt explain it very well..
2006-06-06 12:33:25 · answer #6 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you don't expect/want an answer to your question, and you are probably trying to make a point simply by asking the question.
2006-06-06 11:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a question that is asked for the sake of asking a question, but u really dont want it answered. it is a technique used in writing or conversation. i am trying to think of an example...hmm..."does this dress make me look fat?" u dont want an answer to that i guess! get it? :)
2006-06-06 11:52:42 · answer #8 · answered by pinkcat613 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a question that is asked, but no answer is expected. For example: What the heck am I doing?
2006-06-06 11:50:58 · answer #9 · answered by Janeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a question that requires no answer.
2006-06-06 11:50:05 · answer #10 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋