Are you allowed to ask questions in an essay?
Say for example you use something like, "Would it be ethical to allow this type of behaviour?"
Or any question like that?
I'm wondering if there are any 'rules' about it and if it's not allowed for formal essays or anything.
2006-09-19 15:45:07 · 10 answers · asked by ClArKr 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Of course you can use questions in an essay, but make sure you answer the questions. You don't want to leave your audience at a loss for answers. For example:
Would it be ethical to forbid abortion? While many people may believe so,.......others don't BECAUSE.......
Why is the sky blue? Why isn't the sky red or green? These are all very good questions. The most important thing to understand when discussing these questions is.....bla bla bla.
There aren't rules about using questions in an essay, but they're a great way to get people to really consider your topic. However, make sure you ASNWER the questions (unless they're the last sentence of your essay for a dramatic effect) and back them up with support (evidence).
I'm working on getting my credentials so...I hope that helps!
2006-09-19 15:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in a formal essay.
2006-09-19 22:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like using them in essays where they are opinion based like reflection papers. I think it adds another element, and i've never heard any negative comments from instructors.
2006-09-19 22:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by cobratsar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a stylistic device that can be used if not abused.
a question like that sometimes helps the reader to identify the problem you are trying to tackle in your essay.
try to avoid the "rhetorical question", a question which is more like an assertion rather than a question
2006-09-19 22:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should probably phrase it like a statement
example: it is the scientist resposiility to uncover if this type of research is ethical.
2006-09-19 22:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by evilmonkeyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe rhetorical questions. Ones that aren't really supposed to answered.
2006-09-19 22:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can ask questions....its good to ask questions because it makes the reader think and you have to aim it toward you audiance
2006-09-19 22:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by isthisthingon79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes when your asking theoritically not actually asking. you want the reader to answer in there head.
2006-09-19 22:47:30 · answer #8 · answered by Christa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK you can...as long as your have answers to it.
2006-09-19 22:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by da dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so
2006-09-19 22:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by i_luv_ashley t_miley c_vanessa h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋