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| − | Any matter on which the [[Senate]] is to vote, such as passage of a [[bill]], adoption of an [[amendment]], agreement to a motion, or an appeal.<ref>[ | + | Any matter on which the [[Senate]] is to vote, such as passage of a [[bill]], adoption of an [[amendment]], agreement to a motion, or an appeal.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/question.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> |
In [[linguistics]], and in general usage, a question is an utterance made to request information. A question can be signified by one or more of the following: the use of [[question word]]s, a change in [[word order]], a change in [[pitch|intonation]] (spoken communication only), and a [[question mark]] (written communication only). A [[rhetorical question]] is an utterance phrased as a question but not meant as one. | In [[linguistics]], and in general usage, a question is an utterance made to request information. A question can be signified by one or more of the following: the use of [[question word]]s, a change in [[word order]], a change in [[pitch|intonation]] (spoken communication only), and a [[question mark]] (written communication only). A [[rhetorical question]] is an utterance phrased as a question but not meant as one. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Questioning skills]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Linguistics]] | [[Category:Linguistics]] | ||
[[Category:United States Senate Terms]] | [[Category:United States Senate Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:29, February 6, 2025
Any matter on which the Senate is to vote, such as passage of a bill, adoption of an amendment, agreement to a motion, or an appeal.[1]
In linguistics, and in general usage, a question is an utterance made to request information. A question can be signified by one or more of the following: the use of question words, a change in word order, a change in intonation (spoken communication only), and a question mark (written communication only). A rhetorical question is an utterance phrased as a question but not meant as one.