leading question
Say it: LEE-ding question /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n/ · noun
What “leading question” means
A question that nudges someone towards the answer you want.
More precisely: A question worded to prompt the answer the asker wants.
Example: “'You'd agree this was a great quarter, wouldn't you?' is a leading question.”
When to use it
When examining surveys, interviews or arguments, especially if the wording pushes someone towards agreeing with the asker.
Similar words
suggestive question, prompting question
Quick check
After serving dinner, you ask, 'That was delicious, wasn't it?' rather than asking what your guest thought. That's…
a loaded question or a leading question?
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a leading question
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