Question

In this conversation, which group discussion technique does Emily most clearly show? RAMONA: So in that paragraph you think the theme switches? EMILY: Yeah! Because first he mentions that radiation isn't contaminating the food supply, and how the FDA isn't releasing this information into the United States. But in that same paragraph, he jumps to what Japan is doing to prevent the reactors from being ripped apart again.

A. Using evidence to support a conclusion

B. Synthesizing claims into a single conclusion

C. Asking clarifying questions

D. Assessing the claims of one's partner

Answer 1

The answer is A: Using evidence to support a conclusion.

Ramona's question about what Emily thinks about the paragraph is Emily's conclusion, that is, a switch in the theme. Her answer is the evidence ("because") to support this conclusion, which she presents by specifying the mention of food not being contaminated by radiation, and lack of FDA information along with the fact that Japan is trying to prevent accidents with reactors.