Rhetorical Questions, how to punctuate

[MinkyBorage]

'It won't be easy, will it?'

Do I need a question mark?

Yes.

No.

You are making a statement, not asking a question. Hence it is rhetorical.

Yes, you need one. It's still a question, regardless of its purpose.

But it is a question.

It is a question that does not expect an answer.

Actually, you are probably right, in most cases I would use one.

However, in the example used in the OP - It won't be easy, will it?' I would not use a question mark.

Oh no, I don't like this, I wanted a rule, not a feeling!

I don't expect an answer when I say "Who would like to help me tidy up these toys?" but tis still a question.

If it's a question, it needs a question mark.

Yes, question therefore question mark. Regardless of whether or not it's rhetorical.

I think yes put a question mark, for it is a rhetorical question. Although if you were speaking out loud the intonation could make it either question or statement.

I think yes put a question mark, for it is a rhetorical question. Although if you were speaking out loud the intonation could make it either question or statement.

Undoubtedly a question mark at the end, is it not.............??