In the following group discussion, which discussion technique is tiana using?
tiana:
we have 10 minutes left before the bell rings. are there any
points about the reading that are still unclear?
frank:
yes, i think we should discuss the theme a bit more. you
mentioned that the story's theme is supported by how
theresa treats the minor characters in the story. however, i
think the opposite might be true. the way that the minor
characters treat theresa seems much more representative
of the theme.
tiana:
o. k., you raise a good point. which incident do you think
most supports your idea?
o
a. asking rhetorical questions
o
b. asking procedural questions
o
c. asking forced-choice questions
o
d. asking questions to move the discussion along

D. Asking questions to move the discussion along

Explanation:

Asking questions to move the discussion along are questions that try to invite the person to whom the question is directed to develop and to say more about the topic that they are talking and to keep moving the discussion forward in the direction that the speaker or moderator needs the discussion to move.

question 1: d) the old man continued, "in the long run, what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own destinies.'"

question 2: d) by providing a different perspective and encouraging the englishman to never give up, the boy him to discover the alchemist.

question 3: c) the stones he gave santiago the boy to recognize omens, which will him on his journey to find his personal legend.

question 4: d) when the englishman wants to quit, santiago doesn’t allow the englishman to give up.

question 5: a) by instructing the englishman to go and try, the englishman is motivated to continue on his journey toward his personal legend.

explanation:

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation: