2007-01-17 03:00:18 · 23 answers · asked by Chloelouise 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
its when you ask a question but dont require an answer.
2007-01-17 03:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rhetorical
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rhetorical
2007-01-17 03:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the word is actually: Rhetorical
rhe·tor·i·cal /rɪˈtɔrɪkəl, -ˈtɒr-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-tawr-i-kuhl, -tor-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
2. marked by or tending to use bombast.
3. of, concerned with, or having the nature of rhetoric.
If somebody asks a Rhetorical question, it pretty much means they're making a statement and not asking you a real question (meaning no reply is necessary).
2007-01-17 03:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by allthree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a question used to make a point, like when you tell your mother all the other kids are doing something and she says, "If all your other friends jumped off a cliff, would you jump off, too?" The best thing you can say to this sort of question is, "I would never dignify a rhetorical question with an answer."
2007-01-17 06:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by Keith T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retorical doesn't mean anything!! However...
Rhetorical:
1. used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
2. marked by or tending to use bombast.
3. of, concerned with, or having the nature of rhetoric.
"the rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation"- Lewis Mumford
Hope this helps.
2007-01-17 03:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A rhetorical question is asked for effect that neither expects nor requires an answer...noun.
2007-01-17 03:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A retorical question is one that doesn't need to be answered, or answers itself.
"You've been bad haven't you?"
2007-01-17 03:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its actually Rhetorical. Check out the meaning below.
rhet·o·ric (rĕt'ər-ĭk)
n.
1.The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
A treatise or book discussing this art.
Skill in using language effectively and persuasively.
2.A style of speaking or writing, especially the language of a particular subject: fiery political rhetoric.
Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous: His offers of compromise were mere rhetoric.
3.Verbal communication; discourse.
2007-01-17 03:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Avtaar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It means a question to which you really do not expect to get an answer -- one asked for effect only.
2007-01-17 03:03:24 · answer #9 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A rhetorical question is one that an answer is not expected to.
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How many times do I have to tell you to pick that up?
2007-01-17 03:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A question to which no answer is expected, often used for rhetorical effect.
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2007-01-17 03:03:17 · answer #11 · answered by Bronte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋