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✍️ English 11 minLesson 34 of 50In progress
Employing Rhetorical Questions
Engage your audience directly by prompting them to reflect on the points you are making.
What you will learn
- Rhetorical questions are asked for effect rather than to elicit a direct answer.
- They function well as hooks in introductions or as pivots between two main points.
- Too many can make a text seem aggressive; use them as targeted emphasis tools.
How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston
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Interactive quiz
Question 1 of 10Why use a rhetorical question?
