Which of these is a rhetorical question?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. "How much longer will we ignore the problem?"
- Step 1: A rhetorical question is asked for effect and not to receive an answer. Step 2. The first question makes a point about delay. Answer: "How much longer will we ignore the problem?". Why not the others: the others seek information and expect replies.
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