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RHETORICAL QUESTION

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Rhetorical Question.

Rhetorical Question - as a noun

A statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered

Example: "He liked to make his points with rhetorical questions"

Example Sentences

"Why did it take me so long to realize that was a rhetorical question?"
"He asked a rhetorical question to make his point."
"The speaker used a rhetorical question to engage the audience."
"I didn't expect an answer since it was a rhetorical question."
"The professor asked a series of rhetorical questions to stimulate critical thinking."
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