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What is a rhetorical question?

A question posed to an audience

A rhetorical question is a question that is asked not for the purpose of eliciting an answer, but to make a statement or point. In other words, it is a question asked for effect or to emphasize a point, rather than to get an answer. Option B is incorrect because while a rhetorical question can be used to emphasize a point, that is not the defining characteristic of a rhetorical question. Option C is incorrect because a rhetorical question does not necessarily challenge the audience, it is typically used to make them think. Option D is incorrect because a rhetorical question does not necessarily highlight an assumption, it is meant to make a statement.

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A question used to emphasize a point

A question used to challenge an audience

A question used to highlight an assumption

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