👉 In classical rhetoric, a quaesitum is a rhetorical question that is often asked to initiate an argument or debate. It is a form of rhetorical question and it can be used in conversation to prompt questions from listeners. For example, if you're having a conversation with someone who is interested in discussing the history of philosophy, you might ask: "What's your favorite philosopher?" This would be a quaesitum that initiates an argumentative discussion about philosophical ideas.
