Rhetorical Questions

What should you NOT expect after a rhetorical question is asked?

• Silence

• A pause for reflection

• An immediate answer

• Emotional response

• Audience engagement

"Is this the best we can do?" This rhetorical question is aimed at:

• Encouraging contentment

• Invoking apathy

• Encouraging improvement

• Creating confusion

• Getting a detailed response

What is the purpose of asking, "Who doesn't love a day at the beach?"

• To get a show of hands

• To imply that everyone loves it

• To find out who hates the beach

• To make the audience think about vacations

• To introduce a topic on beach pollution

What emotion does the question "Are we a nation that can't do great things anymore?" aim to evoke?

• Anger

• Apathy

• Pride

• Guilt

• Confusion

Do you think we can solve all the world’s problems in one day?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• yes

• no

Doesn’t every young child dream of travelling into space?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• yes

• no

Who would want to live in a world without laughter?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• Everyone

• no one

Is there anything more beautiful than a sunset?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• Yes

• No

Have you finished your homework yet?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• yes

• no

Could anyone ever pass up on reading a great mystery novel?

• Rhetorical

• Not rhetorical

• Yes

• no