alleryWhat is the purpose of opening questions in a Socratic circle?
ATo end the session
BTo grade the answers
CTo bring out main themes
DTo close the debate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To bring out main themes
1. Socratic circles prepare three types of questions.
2. Opening questions generate discussion at the beginning.
3. They elicit dominant themes; closing questions summarise instead.
_Source: Wikipedia, Socratic method, Questioning methods_
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