2006-11-06 08:34:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The rhetorical question is usually defined as any question asked for a purpose other than to obtain the information the question asks. For example, "Why are you so stupid?" is likely to be a statement regarding one's opinion of the person addressed rather than a genuine request to know. Similarly, when someone responds to a tragic event by saying, "Why me, God?!" it is more likely to be an accusation or an expression of feeling than a realistic request for information.
2006-11-06 08:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A rhetorical question is a question that someone asks but doesn't expect an answer from. It can be used to make you think or consider things. Sometimes when somebody asks a question, and you answer it, they say "it was a rhetorical question", they just mean that they didn't expect/want an answer from you. Hope this helps!!!
2006-11-06 16:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mint and Cocoa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rhetoric= tripe, bs, useless information, Trivia and trivial. the rhetorical question is trivial and in no need of an answer.
Most often asked out of frustration.
Like.
Why did I do that?
Answering Rhetoricaly
I dont know.
2006-11-06 16:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by knight_in_burntarmor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A question you ask just to make a point, that you already know the answer to (in most cases - at least you better, or you might make a fool out of yourself).
2006-11-06 16:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by boonietech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A question that is assumed to be already answered without anyone actually answering because the asker already knows the answer.
2006-11-06 16:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by hey hey. i'm here to stay. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rhetorical question is where the answer is a given. Everyone knows the answer... so, it doesn't even need to be answered.
2006-11-06 16:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jou-Jou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Rhetorical question is one in which one does not expect an answer.
2006-11-06 16:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by blues_m1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a question answered with a question:
Mom: When will you be back with the car?
Daughter: When do you want the car back?
Mom: I want the car back at midnight.
Mom: Do you know where you're going?
Daughter: Where would you like for me to go?
Mom: I would like for you to go to the movies with your brother.
The Daughter in these examples is asking rhetorical questions - answering questions with questions.
2006-11-06 16:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a question asked solely to produce an effect or to make an assertion and not to elicit a reply, as “What is so rare as a day in June?”
2006-11-06 16:38:03 · answer #9 · answered by gigi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rhetorical question does not expect a response, but is asked in order to make a point
2006-11-06 16:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by AHA 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋