2006-07-11 05:07:58 · 23 answers · asked by Paddy 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Yes they do require a question mark.
Grammatically speaking, they are questions.
In context, they do not require an answer.
The fact remains, all questions require a question mark
2006-07-11 05:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by savs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All questions whether they are 'yes or no type, Wh-type or rhetorical, need to be ended with a question mark.
One Example for Rhetorical Question:
What do the Oppostion members think of the ruling party members? Stupids? Impotents?Simpletons?
So a rhetorical question s a question asked / put to the audience in a dramatic way to bring home the point effectively.
All these Questions too neded a question mark. No doubt about it.
A question is a question, anyway & treated to be a question with full 'question mark' honor!.
2006-07-17 14:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is still a question, it needs a question mark. If you are using it in fiction, make sure that the rhetorical question is set in a context that would suggest to the reader that it is rhetorical. Most rhetorical questions just sound like they are but the way they are worded.
2006-07-11 12:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by Alison C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still a question, so it would need a question mark to differentiate it from a statement. However, it is the asker who doesn't expect an answer that labels it a rhetorical question.
2006-07-18 13:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by charlietooo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you writing it or saying it? When saying it, your voice should sound like a question...when writing it, I would say you do need a question mark. After all, it is a rhetorical question.
2006-07-11 12:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by earzee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do. even thought theydont have an answer they are still a question othewise they would not be called a rhetorical question.for those who do no know what a rhetorical question is here is what the dictionary say "question to which no answer is expected, often used for rhetorical effect."
2006-07-11 12:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are still a question, even though as a rhetorical devise they are not designed to need an answer. Get it?
2006-07-11 12:16:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jessed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. a question is always a question and needs its mark.
2006-07-18 11:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by frangipani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, rhetorical QUESTIONs need QUESTION marks. They are not statements; they are not exclamations; they are questions, regardless of tone of voice.
2006-07-11 12:21:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They may not need an answer, but they are still questions.
What were you thinking?
(as a rhetorical question )
2006-07-11 13:13:35 · answer #10 · answered by Writer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋