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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Participating in Discussion Groups

Question 8 • EA Academy Online Learning and Digital Citizenship Elective Spring

Jonah disagrees with the opinion expressed in the post he just read. What should he do?

Answer
A
Keep his opinion to himself.
B
Reply to the person who made the post without expressing his disagreement.
C
Respond to the post by acknowledging the person’s argument and explaining why he disagrees.
D
Accuse the person who made the post of either not completing the assigned reading or of being too foolish to understand it.

Explanation

Jonah can disagree respectfully by first acknowledging the other person’s argument and then explaining his own reasons. This encourages a thoughtful discussion without hiding his opinion or insulting the person who posted. The best choice is to respond by acknowledging the person’s argument and explaining why he disagrees.

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