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by dpassens 864 days ago
Is "Would you like some more?" really a good example here? It's not really implying that the person asked ought to eat more, is it?
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It certainly can. For instance, when the speaker is my mother.
Maternal imperative mood: Any order or command phrased as a question, despite being non-optional.

Example:

"Do you want to turn on the fan?"

(Standard imperative equivalent: "Turn on the fan.")