Which of the following is a rhetorical question?
Options
- AIs the sky blue?
- BWhat do you think is beyond the stars?
- CWhy do stars look so small in the sky?
- DHow many stars are in the sky?
Answer
The rhetorical question among the options is A: 'Is the sky blue?' A rhetorical question is intended to provoke thought or make a point rather than to receive a direct answer. Options B, C, and D are not rhetorical as they seek actual information or personal opinions.
Explanation
A rhetorical question is a figure of speech in the form of a question that is asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer. Option A: Is the sky blue? In many contexts, this is a rhetorical question. Because the answer is so obviously 'yes,' asking it serves to emphasize that a previous statement is also obviously true or to prompt reflection on obvious truths. Option B: What do you think is beyond the stars? This is an open-ended, speculative question. It genuinely invites the listener to share their thoughts and imagination, making it a regular inquiry rather than a rhetorical device. Option C: Why do stars look so small in the sky? This question asks for a scientific or physical explanation (related to distance and perspective). Since it seeks specific information, it is an informative question. Option D: How many stars are in the sky? This is a quantitative question seeking a numerical value or a factual estimate. It is a direct request for data. In summary, Option A is the only choice where the answer is so widely known that the question is typically used for effect or to illustrate a point.