posted Aug 18, 2008

I accept, Duggietoo, I do use Spellcheck.
It's just so easy, at the top of my screen!

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posted Aug 18, 2008

"I shall retreat to FTBT’s thread....An intelligible poster who always strives....."

FTBT is another Fed Hater.

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posted Aug 18, 2008

Nothing wrong with spell check Conosu however it doesnt give understanding - for example your usage of rhetorical question is wrong.

Rhetorical questions are self evident in that they clearly by their nature do not require a reply - they do not have to be explained/described as such.

I'm guessing that you are relatively young and that English might not be your first or natural language.

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posted Aug 18, 2008

" Rhetorical questions are self-evident."

The self-evidence is not always picked up by the listener.
I could give you many historical occasions as examples.
The speaker has to interrupt the listener with " ...do not reply, it's a rhetorical question!"
Invariably to the embarrassment of the listener who made such an interjection.


Williams

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posted Aug 18, 2008

Then probably not truly rhetorical... there really should be little doubt about the answer.

Example

Are you really sure about that ? (Question)

Answer Is the Pope a Catholic ? (RQ)

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posted Aug 19, 2008

Congratulations to all the Russian medallists and may their success continue at the US Open.



Elena Dementieva GOLD

Dinara Safina SILVER

Vera Zvonareva BRONZE

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