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What does a rhetorical question aim to do in a persuasive speech?

Increase the likelihood of persuading the audience.

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  1. Replace the need for a conclusion
  2. Increase the likelihood of persuading the audience ✔
  3. Collect written feedback from listeners

Why: Rhetorical questions are listed among techniques used to increase the likelihood of persuading an audience.

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Answer: Increase the likelihood of persuading the audience. Rhetorical questions are listed among techniques used to increase the likelihood of persuading an audience.

  1. Public speaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
    Rhetorical questions, anecdotes, generalizations, exaggerations, metaphors, and irony may be employed to increase the likelihood of persuading an audience.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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