rhetorical question
Word Type: Noun
Definition
A question asked for effect or to make a point, rather than to receive an answer.
Example
- “When he asked, ‘Who doesn’t want to be successful?’ it was a rhetorical question.”
- “Her rhetorical question about the importance of honesty made everyone reflect on their actions.”
- “The teacher used a rhetorical question to emphasize the need for hard work.”
- “During the speech, the politician asked several rhetorical questions to stir the crowd’s emotions.”
- “He raised a rhetorical question about the fairness of the decision, leaving no room for debate.”