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Imagine a classmate says, "Yesterday, my dog zoomed around the yard because of a sudden canine disturbance!"
You might wonder: did the dog see a squirrel, or was it scared by thunder?
When a speaker's words leave you feeling confused, you do not have to stay stuck in the dark.
How do we turn a blurry idea into a crystal-clear picture?
Clarifying Questions
A clarifying question is a targeted question you ask to make an unclear word or idea easy to understand.
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Saying just "I don't get it" leaves the speaker guessing what confused you.
What exact words can you use to pinpoint the confusing part?
The Two-Part Question Frame
To build a strong question, you name the specific word that puzzled you and then ask for an explanation or example.
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Let's see how this two-part frame works during a real classroom presentation.