2006-06-29 09:23:26 · 24 answers · asked by theford 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Dictionary.com says
"a rhetorical question is one asked solely to produce an effect (especially to make an assertion) rather than to elicit a reply"
2006-06-29 09:43:02 · update #1
In response to those who believe the question was posed to receive an answer...
Perhaps it was posed to see if a response would be initiated at all, be it in the form of an answer or otherwise...
2006-06-29 10:10:40 · update #2
"Is this a rhetorical answer?"
2006-06-29 09:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jake H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Is this a rhetorical question?" is not a rhetorical question. You're asking if the question is rhetorical or not, therefore you are seeking an answer, not just trying to make a point.
2006-06-29 17:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by MED_SCHOOL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if you ask a question, even a rhetorical question, you know someone is going to try to answer it.
2006-06-29 16:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by sunny1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think a rhetorical question is one that you ask and that you don't expect to receive an answer to. If you do answer, that's counted as being cheeky.
2006-06-30 12:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No as you DO want/expect an answer. Whereas with a rhetorical question you wouldn't
2006-06-29 23:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ditto on the "no". A rhetorical question is not one that doesn't make sense. A rhetorical question is one that the question asker doesn't EXPECT do be answered. Please follow me closely...it's like a mom asking her kids, "do I look stupid to you?"...kinda dangerous. Some kids actually would answer this. LOL
2006-06-29 16:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by fiteprogram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you expect an answer by the nature of being on this forum and having asked a question, the answer is no.
2006-06-29 16:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by spacejohn77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your question is a rhetorical question, because you expected answers from people.
2006-06-30 04:44:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You don't put a question mark after a rhetorical question.
2006-06-30 05:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by sprite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because it is an Open Question and you are Accepting Answers to it.
A rhetorical question is:
A question to which no answer is expected
2006-06-29 16:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by Molly R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is style over substance. Vacuous and empty of meaning. Politicians are probably the main users. I would say that your question is an oxymoron.
2006-06-30 04:03:58 · answer #11 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋