The Rhetorical Question. The product of sarcasm? Yes. So how exactly is it rhetorical? Well, a simple definition of the rhetorical question is that it is a question that is asked simply to make a statement. It is not meant to be answered, only to get a point across.
The rhetorical question can be used to make an observation.
example- "Did you get dressed in the dark today?"
The speaker really isn't asking if your electricity was out when you picked out your ensemble. He's making an observation that your outfit is ugly, and you should probably be embarassed by it.
The rhetorical question can also be used to express an emotion.
example- "Why does this always happen to me?"
The speaker isn't speaking to a higher being, asking what he may have done to deserve such "treatment." He is simply expressing frustration, anguish, etc.
Click here for the Uncyclopedia's humorous definition of the rhetorical question.
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RăspundețiȘtergereThat's such a great site! I'll admit, every time that someone said "rhetoric" for the first few weeks of the semester, I couldn't help but laugh because all that I could think of was a rhetorical question even though it wasn't what the person meant.
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