rhetorical question

English

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rhetorical question (plural rhetorical questions)

  1. A question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.
  2. (colloquial) A question to which the asker does not expect an answer.
    Are you nuts? Don't answer that – it's a rhetorical question.

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