AnswersLanguage Arts 11Engaging in a Formal Discussion

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Which statement best describes the discussion?

A
It is a formal discussion because the conversation is taking place in a classroom.
B
It is an informal discussion because the members are using diction appropriate to the topic.
C
It is a formal discussion because the members voted on where to have the practice.
D
It is an informal discussion because the people could participate without preparing in advance.
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Which topic lends itself to a formal discussion?

A
classmates discussing the results of last night’s big game
B
a stranger giving another stranger directions in a city
C
friends deciding which activity to do for the weekend
D
a group of students having a meeting to plan the prom
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Which statement describes one characteristic of a productive formal discussion?

A
It encourages listening and responding to different viewpoints.
B
It places a limit on the number of viewpoints shared by participants.
C
It allows one participant to do the majority of the talking.
D
It emphasizes listening rather than responding to others.
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion. Krista passes out the agenda for the discussion. She then calls on Tomas to present. After Tomas presents, Ahmad raises his hand. Krista calls on Ahmad, and Ahmad asks Tomas a question. After Tomas responds to Ahmad’s question, Krista calls on Rose to present. Who is serving as the moderator in this discussion?

A
Tomas
B
Rose
C
Krista
D
Ahmad
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion. During a class discussion, Tamika presents complex information on the topic. Charlotte believes she understands the information but wants to make sure her understanding is correct. Which action should Charlotte take?

A
Charlotte should paraphrase what was said so Tamika can confirm Charlotte’s understanding.
B
Charlotte should interject immediately with a question while Tamika is still presenting.
C
Charlotte should wait for other participants to question Tamika to confirm her understanding.
D
Charlotte should use body language to indicate that she needs Tamika to clarify her main points.
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion. When presenting her point of view in a group discussion, Jamie supports her ideas with facts from sources. She also responds fully to other people’s opinions and asks insightful questions. However, she frequently interrupts other speakers. Which skill should Jamie improve to become more effective at participating in a formal discussion?

A
acknowledging other’s viewpoints
B
coming to the discussion prepared
C
understanding social cues
D
posing questions thoughtfully
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How is the moderator’s role typically shared in a one-on-one formal discussion?

A
One person is assigned to make sure both participants stay on task.
B
The participants allow each other to talk for however long they need to make their point.
C
One person creates an agenda, while the other person makes sure they stay on task.
D
Both participants collaborate on creating an agenda and keeping each other on task.
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Facts are different from opinions because facts are

A
objective.
B
subjective.
C
personal.
D
changeable.
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion. The cross-country team is having a meeting to plan their summer workout program. Rhys presents an idea of meeting at the school three days a week and at the forest preserve three days a week to add more variety to their running courses. What is the most likely reason why one of the other participants would ask a follow-up question?

A
to paraphrase details to show understanding
B
to clarify something confusing or unclear
C
to make connections with prior knowledge
D
to highlight the speaker’s main points
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How does a formal discussion differ from an informal discussion?

A
A formal discussion requires advanced preparation.
B
A formal discussion allows people to talk as much or as little as they like.
C
A formal discussion avoids the constraints of specific rules for speaking.
D
A formal discussion covers a variety of topics.

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