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rhetorical question

noun

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A question asked for effect, without expecting an answer.

The closing rhetorical question invited reflection rather than a show of hands.
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A rhetorical question about discarding useful objects encouraged visitors to reconsider disposal without calling for a spoken reply.
From Making an Explanation Work.
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