In the following conversation, which group discussion technique does Han most clearly demonstrate?RAMONA:O.K., one more time. Did Molly May really love Edward Thomas? Or did she just stay with him for the money?HAN:Well, the way Tim Johnson wrote the book made it seem like May was so in love with him that she'd put up with anything. Like when he left her in his mansion for a week without food, water, or electricity. If all she cared about was the money, I don't see why she would do that.A.Using evidence to support your opinionsB.Asking questions to keep things movingC.Challenging an established point of viewD.Using multiple sources of information to draw conclusions

In the following conversation, which group discussion technique does Ramona most clearly demonstrate?RAMONA:So we've all just read Tim Johnson's biography on the 1950s actress Molly May. Now let's chat! Emily, what did you think of the reading?EMILY:I wasn't a huge fan.RAMONA:Can you point to anything specific that you did not like?A.Asking research questions to generate leadsB.Asking a forced-choice questionC.Asking a rhetorical questionD.Asking questions to keep things movingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In a group discussion, which of the following sentences would be the best example of synthesizing claims and evidence?A.What gets me is how hard it would be for anyone to do her best work while having to go through such emotional turmoil.B.Does the book say anything about Molly being a better actress during rough times in her life, or does it focus only on the good times?C.Since her acting was so bad and the man she loved controlled so much of her life, it's possible that Molly felt she deserved to be spoiled.D.We've all just read Tim Johnson's biography on the 1950s actress Molly May, so let's discuss the author's portrayal of Molly.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In which situation is a group member showing positive nonverbal communication in a group discussion?A.Charles slouches in his chair to show how relaxed he is with his group members as he talks about what colors they might use.B.Paul sits up straight as he's talking and looks at everyone in his group to show he's serious about his idea for the text.C.Lawrence has worked with the members of his group before and knows things won't get done unless he takes charge.D.Connor interrupts Fiona after she's been talking for five minutes, because he sees that her idea won't work and he wants to move on.

Read the following passage from a drama:GEMMA We can't let the bank take back our car!DONALD Of course we can. Take the car! Take the house, the summer cottage, take all of it! Then I can quit running on this hamster wheel trying to keep it all going.What does this interaction reveal about Donald?A.He thinks he is capable of supporting a lifestyle beyond his means.B.He is at peace and free from worldly attachments.C.He is frustrated by his job and ready to give it up.D.He thinks Gemma is too demanding and materialistic.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The study of rhetoric is the study of persuasion.