Question 1

What is a debate?

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A structured argument with rules and time limits.

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A free-for-all argument with no rules or limits.

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An exchange of insults and personal attacks.

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A free-for-all argument with no rules or limits.

Question 2

What is the goal of a debate?

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To persuade the audience and/or opponent of your point of view.

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To belittle and discredit your opponent.

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To avoid any confrontation or disagreement.

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To prove that you are right and they are wrong.

Question 3

What are some common debate formats?

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Lincoln-Douglas, Oxford, Parliamentary, World School Debate ,etc.

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

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NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.

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Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.

Question 4

What is the difference between a debate and an argument?

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A debate is a formal discussion with rules and structure, while an argument is often emotional and unstructured.

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A debate is always calm and polite, while an argument is heated and aggressive.

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A debate is about finding the truth, while an argument is about winning at all costs.

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.A debate is only for experts and scholars, while an argument can be between anyone.

Question 5

What is the burden of proof in a debate?

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The responsibility to provide evidence and arguments to support your position.

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The obligation to stay calm and polite, no matter what.

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The privilege of being able to interrupt and talk over your opponent.

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The right to avoid answering any difficult questions or objections.

Question 6

What is the role of evidence in a debate?

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To support and strengthen your argument, and to refute your opponent's claims.

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To distract and intimidate your opponent, by overwhelming them with data and statistics.

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To prove that you are smarter and more knowledgeable than your opponent.

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To confuse and mislead the audience, with irrelevant or misleading information.

Question 7

What is a rebuttal?

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A response to your opponent's argument, which shows why it is wrong or incomplete.

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A restatement of your own position, without addressing your opponent's objections or concerns.

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An agreement or concession to your opponent's position, to build goodwill.

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An attack on your opponent's character or personal traits, to discredit their argument.

Question 8

What is the role of the moderator in a debate?

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To enforce the rules, keep time, and ensure a fair and respectful exchange.

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To take sides and support one of the debaters.

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To ask leading questions that support your own agenda.

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To distract and confuse the debaters with irrelevant topics.

Question 9

How many sides are there to a debate case?

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2

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4

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1

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3

Question 10

The purpose of constructive speeches is:

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set up the debate

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attack solvencies

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attack the harms

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to rebutt what has been said

Question 11

What may NOT be brought up in rebuttals?

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new arguments

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evidence older than one year

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new evidence

Question 12

Which team speaks 1st and last in a debate?

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Aff

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any team

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Neg

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Prep Time

Question 13

In debate we attack:ideas arguments opinions people

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arguments

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people

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ideas

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opinions

Question 14

Which content type is most effective in persuading your opponent?

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Addressing their beliefs and values

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Making personal attacks

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Introducing new information not related to the debate

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Avoiding their argument and making a separate point

Question 15

What is the goal of a good opening statement in a debate?

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To capture the attention of the audience and establish credibility

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To immediately attack your opponent's argument

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To state your entire case upfront

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To use humor to disarm your opponent

Question 16

What is an example of an effective rhetorical tactic during a debate?

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Using a hypothetical scenario to illustrate your point

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Using a condescending tone

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Threatening your opponent

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Aggressively repeating your point

Question 17

What is an effective way to appeal to your opponent's emotions?

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Using personal anecdotes or stories

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Using statistics and data

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Using humor to make light of the situation

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Using logical arguments

Question 18

What is a common mistake in content selection during a debate?

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Choosing weak or irrelevant examples

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Choosing examples that are too extreme

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Choosing examples that your opponent has already used

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Choosing examples that are too similar

Question 19

What is an effective way to address your opponent's counterarguments?

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Acknowledge and refute them directly

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Attack their character instead of their argument

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Agree with them and move on

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Attack their character instead of their argument

Question 20

What is a common mistake in content delivery during a debate?

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Failing to make eye contact with the audience

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Using too many props

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Not standing up straight

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Speaking too loudly

Question 21

What is an effective way to end a debate?

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Summarize your main points and make a clear call to action

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Thank your opponent and sit back down

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Use humor to diffuse any remaining tensions

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Make a long and meandering closing statement

Question 22

A word in debate that refers to a reason for favoring their side of a proposition, including the facts that support this reason

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argument

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brief

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case

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evidence

Question 23

The specific speech that debaters make to build an argument for their side

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constructive

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affirmative

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refutation

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rebuttal

Question 24

A term in debate for the total group of arguments on one side

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case

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argument

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brief

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proof

Question 25

An outline of the affirmative and negative cases, used as a guide and summary before and during a debate

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brief

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proof

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argument

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case

Question 26

Facts, statements, reports, and quotes--information that helps prove something

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evidence

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argument

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case

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brief

Question 27

Any debate conducted without specific rules--group discussions, etc.

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informal debate

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negotiation

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debate

Question 28

The side in a debate that agrees with the statement being debated and changes the status quo

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affirmative

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negative

Question 29

A proposition that is either true or falsepolicyvaluefact

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fact

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value

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policy

Question 30

A proposition that focuses on the desirability of a particular course of action

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policy

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fact

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value

Question 31

A type of proposition involving philosophical judgments for which there is no right or wrong answer

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value

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fact

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policy

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