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rhetorical question in Malay

soalan retorik

rhetorical question in Malay: soalan retorik. In English, rhetorical question means a question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.

Malay words for rhetorical question

question posed for dramatic or persuasive effect
soalan retorik

English meaning of rhetorical question

  1. noun A question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.
  2. noun A question to which the asker does not expect an answer.
  3. noun Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rhetorical, question.

Full definition of rhetorical question

rhetorical question in a sentence

  • Are you nuts? Don't answer that – it's a rhetorical question.

rhetorical question in other languages

Questions about rhetorical question in Malay

What is the meaning of rhetorical question in Malay?
Rhetorical question in Malay is soalan retorik.
Apakah maksud rhetorical question dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rhetorical question: soalan retorik.
What does rhetorical question mean in English?
Rhetorical question means a question posed only for dramatic or persuasive effect.

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