Group Discussion Skills - Opening a Discussion

What is the first step in opening a discussion?

• Stating the purpose of discussion

• Announcing the beginning of discussion

• Inviting opinions

• Summarizing the discussion

What does repetition in persuasive language aim to do?

• Create emotional impact

• Highlight benefits and strengths

• Emphasize key points

• Provide background information

What does stating the purpose of a discussion include?

• Announcing the beginning of the discussion

• Providing background information

• Summarizing the discussion

• 1. Asking open-ended questions

Which expression is suitable for expressing an opinion?

• "From my point of view..."

• "According to research..."

• "The data shows that..."

• "It is a fact that..."

According to Week 10 Lecture Notes, what is a fact?

• A belief or interpretation of something

• Information that can be proven by concrete evidence

• A subjective viewpoint

• An opinion supported by reasons

Which element of persuasive language involves using emotionally charged terms?

• Repetition

• Positive language

• Power words

• Use of evidence

Facts are subjective and require explanations to be understood.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of using evidence in persuasive language?

• To evoke emotions

• To emphasize importance

• To support claims and gain trust

• To state the discussion purpose

What type of questions should you ask to invite opinions during a discussion?

• Yes or No questions

• Open-ended questions

• Rhetorical questions

• Personal questions

An example of a persuasive language element is using positive language to highlight strengths.

• True

• False