In a scenario where one student is talking for a long time, preventing others from speaking, the best course of action other participants in the discussion can take is to

Participants can signal that they want to contribute while keeping the discussion orderly. Writing down ideas helps them remember their points, and raising a hand lets the moderator choose who speaks next. Choice C, “write down their ideas, raise their hands, and wait for the moderator to call on them,” is the most constructive response; ignoring or confronting the speaker is less respectful, and taking all the remaining time would repeat the same problem.

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