Rhetorical Question

What is a rhetorical question?

• a question not meant to be answered

• a question that the reader only knows the answer to

• A question needed to be answered

• a question that needs a response

Rhetorical Questions are used to...

• make readers reflect

• emphasize a point

• both answers are correct

Which is a rhetorical question?

• Do you want to teach the class today?

• Can I come over after school?

• Would you like something to drink?

• May I use the restroom?

It sure is hot today, isn't it?

• T

• F

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

"Don't you hate it when...?"

• Simile

• Rhetorical Question

• Funny anecdote

• Happy Thankgrimin

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Is this a rhetorical question?

• True

• False

What is the meaning of life?'

• Definite rhetorical question

• Informational question

• Bad question

Is it even possible to resist a chocolate chip cookie?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• yes

• no

Is this a rhetorical question?

• True

• False