what is a question that you already have the answer for called?

Question

I am writing a research paper and need that term ASAP! THANX!

If you want the child to answer it (e.g. for language learning purposes) is it still called a rhetorical question. Doesnt a rhetorical question infer that the asker does not want an answer?

Answer 1

If you already know the answer to a question you ask then I think you would refer to it as a - LEADING QUESTION.

Such a question might also be a - MOOT QUESTION. There is really no need to answer because you already know the answer.

Answer 2

If it's to teach someone else, you are using the Socratic method. I suppose the question itself could be called didactic. Rhetorical means you are using it to make a point in your argument. You might want an answer, but only to convince someone else that you are right.

Answer 3

rhetorical



Main Entry: rhe·tor·i·cal
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈtȯr-i-kəl, -ˈtär-\
Variant(s): also rhe·tor·ic \ri-ˈtȯr-ik, -ˈtär-\
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 a: of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b: employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected
2 a: given to rhetoric : grandiloquent b: verbal
— rhe·tor·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Answer 4

Retorhical??? spelling???

Answer 5

knowledge