Jan 5, 2019 · A rhetorical question makes a point and does not expect an answer. In your example, the speaker is asking the question and then immediately supplying the answer.

Jan 12, 2009 · Well, "tell me about it" is a rhetorical statement, not a question. In any case, "rhetorical" means that the statement or question is made simply for effect--it does not require …

Apr 23, 2007 · The rhetorical question does need a question mark. It helps the reader to recognise that it is, in fact, a question. Questions, rhetorical or otherwise, need to sound like …

Aug 28, 2016 · This is a jocular rhetorical question often asked in response to someone's dumb question. Context: Joe's favorite team is playing the all-important game in this year's playoff. …

Jan 14, 2011 · In a rhetorical question, there is the assumption that both the asker and the addressee know the answer and both understand that they don't need to state the obvious …

Dec 23, 2020 · A "rhetorical question" doesn't have an answer. A "question and answer" pair of sentences is not a rhetorical question. Your first sentence is a rhetorical question: "Why would …

Feb 6, 2017 · Hi akuptsov.hse, if we accept the Longman definition of a rhetorical question: "a question that you ask as a way of making a statement, without expecting an answer", then I …

Nov 13, 2017 · A rhetorical question is a question that does't expect an answer. Strictly speaking, any question can be "rhetorical," provided that the speaker is not looking for an answer. Often, …

May 17, 2018 · What if you are addressing a group of people? Don't you say "who care"? Yes, Boozer's example is a good one when "who care" is used in a sentence, that makes sense …

Oct 1, 2011 · Interesting question QP SaaHib! The current / official term is supposed to be خَطِیبانَہ سوال = rhetorical question. میں اس اصطلاح سے كلی طور پر مطمئن نہیں ہوں! شاید اس سے بہتر كچھ نہ ہو اور …