Rhetorical Questions vs Direct Questions
Learn the differences between rhetorical questions and direct questions. Practice identifying whether a question expects an answer or makes a persuasive point.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which sentence is a rhetorical question?
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Which sentence is a direct question requiring an answer?
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Direct questions seek ____ while rhetorical questions make a ____
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Is 'Can we really stand by and watch plastic ruin our oceans?' a rhetorical or direct question?
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Is 'How many grams are in a kilogram?' a rhetorical or direct question?
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A direct question asks for a ____ whereas a rhetorical question creates an ____
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MultiChoice
Which question is rhetorical?
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Which question is direct?
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Identify whether a question needs an ____ or makes a ____
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'Do you want to live in a clean city?' used in a letter to the mayor is a:
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'What color is your coat?' is a:
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Direct questions ask for ____ but rhetorical questions emphasize an ____
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Which option is a rhetorical question asking for urgent action?
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'What time is break time?' is an example of a:
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Persuasive letters use rhetorical questions to ____ the reader's ____