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Relating to the effective use of language; sometimes intended for effect without expecting a literal answer.

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rhetorical

The speaker used a rhetorical question to introduce the central problem.
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The rhetorical force of a student campaign speech came from a clear contrast between the broken bike racks and the simple repairs being proposed.
From The Sound of an Argument.
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