"The X? A Y."
Sentence StructureSelf-posed rhetorical questions answered immediately in the next sentence or clause. The model asks a question nobody was asking, then answers it for dramatic effect. Thinks this is the epitome of great writing.
Examples
“The result? Devastating.”
“The worst part? Nobody saw it coming.”
“The scary part? This attack vector is perfect for developers.”
“The impact? Immediate.”
“The path forward? A platform.”
Tags
question-answerrhetoricalted-talkfalse-socratic