In this conversation, which group discussion technique does Emily most clearly show? RAMONA: So in that paragraph you think the
theme switches? EMILY: Yeah! Because first he mentions that radiation isn't contaminating the food supply, and how the FDA isn't releasing this information into the United States. But in that same paragraph, he jumps to what Japan is doing to prevent the reactors from being ripped apart again. A. Using evidence to support a conclusion
The answer is A: Using evidence to support a conclusion.
Ramona's question about what Emily thinks about the paragraph is Emily's conclusion, that is, a <em>switch in the theme</em>. <em>Her </em><em>answer</em><em> is the </em><em>evidence</em> ("because") <em>to suppor</em>t this conclusion, which she presents by specifying the mention of food not being contaminated by radiation, and lack of FDA information along with the fact that Japan is trying to prevent accidents with reactors.
The thesis statement is an important part of the introductory paragraph in an essay, containing the main topic of your essay and overall point of view.
