ABSTRACT
Questions 1. Exposition-speaker asks for general information, background, or summary, (see #6) “When was this picture painted?” 2. Definition and Clarification-speaker asks for the meaning of terms previously used or clarification of previous statement, (see #7) “What do you mean by democracy?” 3. Position and Hypothesis-speaker asks for statements which imply “I believe . . . ” followed by hypothesis, judgment, or preference, (see #8) “How might this tool have been used?” 4. Grounding-speaker asks for reasons supporting hypothesis, judg ment, preference, or definition, (see #9) “What makes you think it could be used for that purpose?” 5. Management-Routine “Could you please move closer?” “Young man, could you stay on this side of the rope?” “Any questions?” “I don’t know.” Responses 6. Exposition-speaker states general information, background, or summary, (see #1) “That was painted in 1745.” 7. Definition and Clarification-speaker defines terms or clarifies meaning of previous statement, (see #2) “By democracy, I mean___ ” 8. Position and Hypothesis-speaker states hypothesis, judgment or preference, implying “I believe.” (see #3) “It could have been used to split logs.” 9. Grounding-speaker states reasons supporting hypothesis, judg ment, preference, or definition, (see #4) “Well, the heavy blade has a sharp edge which could work some thing like an axe.”
