Question

question 7 of 20
in this conversation, which discussion technique does daniel most clearly show?

anna. (raising her hand) the character doesnt want to
know the truth. hes vulnerable. he thinks hes this horrible
person, but —

daniel. wait, im confused. i dont get why hes scared to
open the door because \the doorknob is colder than his
heart.\ please explain this to me.

a. returning to the text
b. outlining the discussion plan
c. challenging ideas
d. asking rhetorical questions

Explanation:

Daniel quotes the text ("the doorknob is colder than [his] heart") and asks for an explanation related to it, which is the technique of returning to the text. Option B is incorrect as he isn't outlining a plan. Option C is incorrect as he's not challenging an idea but seeking clarification about a textual detail. Option D is incorrect as his question is not rhetorical (he wants an explanation, not to make a point).

Answer:

A. Returning to the text