Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhetorical question
noun
/ˈrɛtɪkərəl ˈkwɛstʃən/
Definition
A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.
Examples
- “Isn’t it a bit late to be asking that?”
- “Who doesn’t love a good story?”
- “Are we really going to just stand by and let this happen?”
Meaning
It is often used in conversation or writing to provoke thought or to emphasize a point, without expecting a direct response.
Synonyms
- leading question
- loaded question
- implied question
