What are the different types of rhetorical questions?

Rhetorical questions are broken down into different types that are used to gain specific outcomes. The
different types of rhetorical questions include anthypophora, epiplexis, and erotesis.

Anthypophora (hypophora)
Anthypophora, also known as hypophora, involves asking a question in order to answer it immediately.
As a rhetorical question, it allows one to promptly answer a question that the audience or speaker wants
addressed without giving others an opportunity to develop a different response or voice opposition.
 Who is impacted by pollution? Everyone.
 What are the signs of spring? New growth, pollen, and rain.
 Why should you believe in me? I’ll give you three good reasons . . . 

Epiplexis
Epiplexis is a rhetorical device in which one asks a question in order to admonish rather than receive an
answer. This figure of speech is meant to chide and convert those who either hold an opposing or neutral
perspective on a point. 
 Who wouldn’t want to save the whales?
 Can’t you see what’s happening?
 How could you do that?

Erotesis
Erotesis positions the question in a way that elicits a strong reaction, either in agreement or rejection.
However, this type of rhetorical question typically anticipates a negative response. 
 Are you against freedom?
 Am I my brother’s keeper?
 Do you want to lose?