rhetorical questions 1 Flashcards
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A rhetorical question is a …
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figure of speech which comes in the form of a question that makes a point instead of seeking an answer.
A rhetorical question may have an obvious answer, one which the person asking it probably already knows, but the questioner asks it to lay emphasis on the point.
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examples of rhetorical questions
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Who cares?’
‘Who wouldn’t want to be a millionaire?’
‘Do we really want our planet to survive?’
‘Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?’
‘Are you serious?’
‘Do you just think money grows on trees?’
‘Wouldn’t you feel happier if you could wear what you wanted to school?’
