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Meaning of rhetorical question | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.
  2. A question to which the asker does not expect an answer.
    colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“Are you nuts? Don't answer that – it's a rhetorical question.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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