Hypophora and Erotesis
What is the difference between a rhetorical question and a hypophora?
hypophora is a question that is immediately answered by the speaker, while a rhetorical question is a question posed for effect, with the answer left unsaid and implied.
This behavior is determined by seals clapping their bellies
What is to assert dominance?
beyond someone's grasp, or beyond their station
What is too high for his nut?
Cicero, the Roman orator, frequently employed erotesis in his speeches.
T or F
TRUE
Seals love to eat this kind of diet
What is fish, crustaceans , and shellfish?
This man was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire
What is Gengis Khan?
Why is hypophora used?
to create a dialogue-like effect, allowing the speaker to guide the audience's thoughts and address potential doubts.
How is seal's milk different than other animal's milk?
What is Seal's milk is denser with 60% fat
Which Latin phrase means “great work” and refers to the largest and best achievement of an author?
What is Magnum Opus?
True or false? -"Have you no shame, coming in as Gandhi and stuffing yourself with Buffalo wings?"
FALSE!!
This is the general term for all three groups of fin-footed marine mammals: seals, sea lions, and walruses.
What are pinnipeds?
This musical that won Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song in the Oscars 2025 and Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
What is Emilia Perez?
This is the formal Greek term for a rhetorical question, which literally means "questioning" or "interrogation."
What is erotesis?
When seals perform the famous banana pose on land, they are not necessarily happy, but rather using the position for this practical, non-amusing reason.
What is thermoregulation?
This ground-breaking fictional novel depicts romance and rivalry between werewolves, vampires, and humans.
What is Twilight?