A rhetorical question is asked without wanting an answer. Ask a rhetorical question.
It makes a statement in the shape of a question, which is why it persuades. A rhetorical question answered literally is one of the oldest jokes there is.
1nounrhetorical questionA question asked without wanting an answer.
“Asking who could possibly object was a rhetorical question.”
rhetorical question is a question.
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