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Radio 4,5 mins

What is hypophora? Political self-questioning

Westminster Hour

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Keith Macdougall examines the latest trend in political rhetoric - self-questioning. The technique - formally known as hypophora - has been used by politicians and public figures alike, and has helped many out of some tricky situations. But does it always work?

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