Introduction to Question

A question is an utterance which typically functions as a request for information.


There are these four ways of answering questions. 

Which four? 
There are questions that should be answered categorically [straightforwardly yes, no, this, that]. 
There are questions that should be answered with an analytical (qualified) answer [defining or redefining the terms]. 
There are questions that should be answered with a counter-question. 
There are questions that should be put aside. These are the four ways of answering questions.