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Debate Terminology

Quiz by Kristin Slattery

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  • Q1
    the side in a debate that goes against the proposition and supports the status quo
    negative
    affirmative
    30s
  • Q2
    a standard used to judge whether something is right or wrong, good or bad
    case
    proof
    value
    evidence
    30s
  • Q3
    a type of proposition involving philosophical judgments for which there is no right or wrong answer
    fact
    value
    policy
    30s
  • Q4
    a conflict-handling strategy that that focuses on defeating the other person rather than resolving the problem (win-lose)
    accommodation
    compromise
    competition
    avoidance
    30s
  • Q5
    a proposition that focuses on the desirability of a particular course of action
    fact
    value
    policy
    30s
  • Q6
    working with another person to settle an issue
    negotiation
    30s
  • Q7
    competitive type of formal debate that tackles abstract and complex questions of values
    policy
    congressional
    public forum
    Lincoln-Douglas
    30s
  • Q8
    notes taken during a debate use this form
    flowsheet
    outline
    brief
    case
    30s
  • Q9
    the way things are now; the existing conditions
    status quo
    30s
  • Q10
    a conflict-handling strategy that focuses on resolving conflict by recognizing and valuing each side (win-win)
    compromise
    competition
    collaboration
    avoidance
    30s
  • Q11
    vocal transitions that serve as previews of arguments to be made in a speech
    signposting
    30s
  • Q12
    a formal method of solving problems; a contest in reasoned argument
    debate
    informal debate
    negotiation
    30s
  • Q13
    a formalized statement of opinion used during a debate
    proposition
    resolution
    30s
  • Q14
    the responsibility to prove a case that falls to the affirmative
    burden of evidence
    burden of rejoinder
    burden of proof
    burden of truth
    30s
  • Q15
    any debate conducted without specific rules--group discussions, etc.
    debate
    informal debate
    negotiation
    30s

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