A(n) pays close attention to what other people in a debate are saying.
a. active listener
b. active speaker
c. passive listener
d. passive speaker

Active listener is the correct answer

A. Active listener

Explanation:

In "active listening" the person listening doesn't just listen to the words being said, he counciously makes an efford to understand the whole message. To do this, he must be very focused, paying attention to every argument and counterargument. Any distraction could lead him to the misundestanding of the message.

The "passive listener" is just hearing the conversation but is not determined to pay attention in an active way. Although he seems to be listening, he may be missing the important message, words could be heard but they seem unrelated.

ismene wants to follow the rules, unlike antigone who'd rather break them for her brother.