Traditional Definitions:
* Statement: A sentence that declares something, typically expressing a fact or opinion.
* Question: A sentence that asks for information or seeks confirmation.
Under these definitions, a statement cannot be a question.
But, there are nuances:
* Declarative questions: These are sentences that sound like statements, but they actually imply a question. For example: "You're going to the party?" This sentence sounds like a statement, but it's really asking for confirmation.
* Rhetorical questions: These are questions that aren't meant to be answered. They're used for emphasis or effect. For example: "Isn't it a beautiful day?" This isn't a real question; it's a way of stating that the day is beautiful.
So, while a statement cannot be a question in the traditional sense, there are cases where sentences that sound like statements actually function as questions.