How does thoreau’s use of rhetorical questions contribute to the persuasiveness and message in “excerpt from ‘civil disobedience? ’”

Thoreau’s use of rhetorical questions contribute to the persuasiveness and message in the “Excerpt from ‘Civil Disobedience” by making the reader think and reflect on his/her views.

Explanation:

Rhetorical questions are a way of implying that it is simply common sense to act or think in a particular way. This makes the reader realise that they disagree with what is happening in the country or feel like a fool for not thinking from this point of view. Rhetorical questions stand out as an effective persuasive tool which draws the attention of the reader to agree with Thoreau's argument using his/her own (guided) thinking.

*meditation

*music

*reading

*playing games

*going out to eat