What's a rhetorical question?

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What's a rhetorical question?

2007-09-23 09:41:17 · 4 answers · asked by Lindsay 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

This is a serious question...

2007-09-23 10:02:16 · update #1

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A question asked that doesn't expect or require an answer.

2007-09-23 10:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by sundsqk321@sbcglobal.net 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Are you pulling my leg?

A rhetorical question is a figure of speech in the form of a question posed for rhetorical effect rather than to receive an answer.

You're kidding, right?

When will it ever end?

2007-09-23 16:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by yancychipper 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

One that requires no answer...was this supposed to be a rhetorical question??? If so....oooops !

2007-09-23 16:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by S.Noone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Are you serious?

2007-09-23 16:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋