| 词组 | rhetorical questions who cares |
| 释义 | Contents overview rhetorical questions : Who cares?How should I know?, etcHow should I know?, etc 303.210824rhetorical questions: (e.g. Who cares?)rhetorical questions: (e.g. Who cares?) (e.g. Who cares?) 30311517Why should she?, etcWhy should she?, etc 303.211963303 rhetorical questions: Who cares?1questions that do not expect an answerQuestions do not always ask for information. In many languages, a question with an obvious answer can be used simply as a way of drawing attention to something. Questions of this kind are called 'rhetorical questions'.Do you know what time it is? (= You're late.)Who's a lovely baby? (= You're a lovely baby.)'I can't find my coat.''What's this, then?' (= Here it is, stupid.)Very often, a rhetorical question draws attention to a negative situation – the answer is obviously No, or there is no answer to the question.What's the use of asking her? (= It's no use asking her.)How do you expect me to find milk on a Sunday night? Where am I going to find a shop open? (= You can't reasonably expect … There aren't any shops open.)Where's my money? (= You haven't paid me.)'I can run faster than you.''Who cares?' (= Nobody cares.)Are we going to let them do this to us? (= We aren't …)Have you lost your tongue? (= Why don't you say anything?)What do you think you're doing? (= You can't justify what you're doing.)Who do you think you are? (= You aren't as important as your behaviour suggests.)Why don't you take a taxi? (= There's no reason not to.)2Why/How should …?Why should …? can be used aggressively to reject suggestions, requests and instructions.'Anna's very unhappy.''Why should I care?''Could your wife help us in the office tomorrow?''Why should she? She doesn't work for you.'How should/would I know? is an aggressive reply to a question.'What time does the film start?''How should I know?'3negative yes/no questionsNegative yes/no questions (218) often suggest that the speaker wants the answer Yes, or some other positive response.Haven't I done enough for you? (= I have done enough for you.)Didn't I tell you it would rain? (= I told you …)'Don't touch that! ''Why shouldn't I?' (= I have a perfect right to.)Previous Next |
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