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1. rhetorical
adjective. ['rɪˈtɔrɪkəl'] given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- rhetoricus (Latin)
- ῥητορικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Rhetorical Question
- transgression
- misimpression
- indiscretion
- decompression
- retrocession
- nonaggression
- repossession
- progression
- expression
- discretion
- compression
- suppression
- succession
- repression
- regression
- profession
- procession
- precession
- intercession
- impression
- digression
- depression
- confession
- concession
- secession
- recession
- possession
- oppression
- obsession
- aggression
Sentences with rhetorical-question
1. Noun Phrase
Options for a hook include a quote, a shocking statistic or a rhetorical question.
2. Noun Phrase
Avoid rhetorical questions, which are less likely to engage listeners.
2. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] an instance of questioning.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
3. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] the subject matter at issue.
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
4. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] pose a series of questions to.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
5. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of.
Antonyms
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
6. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply.
Antonyms
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
7. question
noun. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something.
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
8. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] pose a question.
Antonyms
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
9. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)
10. question
verb. ['ˈkwɛstʃən, ˈkwɛʃən'] place in doubt or express doubtful speculation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- question (Middle English (1100-1500))
- questiun (Anglo-Norman)