Question

what is the best definition of a rhetorical question? one aimed to provoke thought rather than solicit an answer. one that is extremely sarcastic and uses verbal irony. one that has a definite answer. one that no one understands.

Explanation:

A rhetorical question is defined as a question asked not to get an answer but to make the audience think. The first option matches this definition. The second option describes sarcasm with verbal irony, not a rhetorical question. The third is incorrect as rhetorical questions don't seek a definite answer. The fourth is wrong as rhetorical questions are understandable in context.

Answer:

A. One aimed to provoke thought rather than solicit an answer.