648 search results for "rhetorical question"

I’M NOBODY! WHO ARE YOU?

…Bog.” Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked in order to receive an answer; it is just posed to make the point clear. For example, “I’m…

We and They

…lions with spears”. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked in order to receive an answer; it is just posed to make the point clear. Rudyard…

Edward, Edward

Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked to receive an answer; it is just posed to make the point clear. The ballad shows the use of a rhetorical

Life is but a Dream

…made between objects that are different in nature. The poem uses lies as an extended metaphor to talk about their fragility. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is…

Prologue

…tongue no Rhet’ric we expect,”, “Nor can I, like that fluent sweet-tongued Greek” and “A full requital of his striving pain.” Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is…

Elm

…different in nature. The poem uses sadness as an extended metaphor to show how it eats one’s peace of mind. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is not asked to receive an…

Sonnet 112

…different in nature. The poet used the metaphor of his lover or friend to a tongue whose speaking power is good for him. Rhetorical Question: This rhetorical device shows the…

Things Fall Apart

…decides to write a book in which little importance will be given to Okonkwo’s tragedy. Rhetorical Question: A rhetorical question is a question that is not asked in order to…

Twelfth Night

rhetorical question is asked just for effect, or to lay emphasis on some point being discussed when no real answer is expected. The play shows good use of rhetorical questions…

The Man With The Hoe

…man gets from the fields. Rhetorical Question: It means to use or frame questions not to elicit answers but to emphasize the main idea. The poem shows the use of…

10 Best Latest English Ballad Songs

…through his own composition in collaboration with Martin and Karl Schuster. However, the interesting thing about this ballad is the use of repetitions and rhetorical questions, two rhetorical devices. Therefore,…

Mock Orange

…the metaphor of a cry that has been posed as a prisoner that escapes. Rhetorical Question: It means to show or use a question not to elicit an answer but…

The Secret of the Machines

…which an implied comparison is made between the objects that are different in nature. The poet compares machines with humans throughout the poem. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question

Song of Myself

…omnivorous lines and must not write any less, And would fetch you whoever you are flush with myself. Not words of routine this song of mine, But abruptly to question,…

Sonnet 22

…The poet has used love as an extended metaphor to show how it makes a person crazy. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked to receive…

The Shepherd and His Flock

…wings up/on flaming petal”. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked in order to receive an answer; it is just posed to make the point clear….

The Sugar Plum Tree

…is a type of question that does not intend to elicit answers but to stress the main idea. The poem shows the use of a rhetorical question in the very…

The North Wind Doth Blow

…chilly winter.” Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked in order to receive an answer; it is just posed to make the point clear. The poet…

Sonnet 133

…prison for the heart of his lady. Rhetorical Question: It means to pose a question not to elicit an answer but to stress upon a point. This sonnet shows the…

Wodwo

…shows the use of metaphors, a primeval man and then of roots and water as resources for life. Rhetorical Question: Rhetorical question is a question that is not asked to…