Question 32
HardOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"Is there anyone who does not love their mother?"
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The question expects no answer; it means "everyone loves their mother". A question asked for effect, not for an answer, is a rhetorical question.
Worth noting
Nothing is exaggerated: the question makes a point rather than stretching a fact.
- Concept
- Rhetorical question
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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