Rhetorical question is an interrogation that does not aim to get an answer, but rather stimulate the individual's reflection on a given subject.
The person who asks a rhetorical question already knows the answer to the question asked, in order to help the recipient of the question to reflect or understand a certain theme, subject or situation.
The rhetorical question may have an irony or sarcasm character.
Learn more about sarcasm and irony.
In a "normal" question, the individual seeks to obtain information or an answer about something he does not know, for example: "Where is Avenida da Liberdade?"; "How old are you?" or "Who won yesterday's race?"
In the case of the rhetorical question, the interlocutor does not want to get an answer, but rather to reinforce an idea or criticism about something or someone. Often, the interlocutor himself ends up answering the rhetorical question. Example: "Where are we going to stop with so much violence?"; "Do you think I'm silly?" or "Do you think I was born yesterday?".
trick question
A trick question, unlike a rhetorical question that seeks to reinforce a criticism or information, is intended to deceive or deceive a person. The trick question is usually asked with malice or malice.
See also the meaning of Rhetoric.