Is there a term for a rhetorical question designed initiate a conversation/small talk?

Here are some examples of the kind of leading questions with an obvious answer due to the situation, with the intent to begin a brief, conversation on the subject?

“Are you enjoying this beautiful day?”
“Are you looking forward to your vacation tomorrow?”
“How cute is Sarah’s puppy?”

Obviously these kinds of questions fall under the broader category of small-talk. I was wondering if there was a word or term that expresses this specific construction where the conversation is initiated via a question with an obvious answer based on the context/situation. It’s a bit different from a rhetorical question that usually isn’t meant to be answered and is making a point in a debate/argument.