Examples of 'being rhetorical' in a sentence

Meaning of "being rhetorical"

Being rhetorical: Refers to a statement or question that is asked in order to make a point or emphasize a particular idea, rather than soliciting a genuine response

How to use "being rhetorical" in a sentence

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I might come across as being rhetorical.
I am not just being rhetorical here, you can join in.
I thought it was clear I was being rhetorical.
Bob was being rhetorical.
I am sure he did not mean it . He was being rhetorical.
You were being rhetorical.
This is not a word game . I am not being rhetorical.
I am not being rhetorical.
Rhetorical and reasonable, sir . You were being rhetorical.
I am not just being rhetorical here.
Not being rhetorical here, the answer is no.
I was just being rhetorical.
In theory, we are all good, but then … I might come across as being rhetorical.
I was not being rhetorical.
You know, when I said " Ew " just now, I was not being rhetorical.

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He was being rhetorical.
A rhetorical question . You were being rhetorical.
Was he being rhetorical or did he really want an answer?
Oh sorry, I thought you were being rhetorical.
Are you being rhetorical or are you actually asking me a question now?
Well, for one thing… And then I was being rhetorical.
No, I was not being rhetorical.

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