Rhetorical Questions

Which Question Is Rhetorical ?

• "Why not visit our beloved aunt?"

• "Can I come over after school?"

• "Would you like something to drink?"

• "May I use the Restroom?"

Is A Rhetorical Question meant to be Answered ?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Rhetorical questions are used to:

• emphasize a point

• make readers reflect

• Both of the answers are correct

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Read the question.

Answer TRUE if it is Rhetorical.

Answer FALSE if it is not Rhetorical.

Question: Why Bother?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is a good place for a Rhetorical Question?

• Introductions

• Speeches

• Transitions in an argument

• All the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which Question is Rhetorical?

• Is this supposed to be some kind of a joke?

• Do you want to be a big failure for the rest of your life?

• Do you want me to punch you in the face?

• All the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many rhetorical questions are their?

"How old are you?"

"What school do you attend?"

"What are you doing?"

"How many siblings do you have?"

• 3

• 0

• 2

• 1

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of rhetorical questions?

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or incite problem solving

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

• a question asked in order to create a calming effect or to ask for a logical answer

• a statement made in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D