Question 1

In a formal town hall style debate, what is the purpose of a claim?

Accepted Answer

To present the main argument or stance on an issue

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To provide personal anecdotes

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To summarize the debate

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To ask rhetorical questions

Question 2

What does 'warrant' refer to in a formal debate?

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The reasoning or evidence that supports the claim

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A summary of the opposing views

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The conclusion drawn from the debate

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A question posed to the audience

Question 3

What is the significance of the impact in a debate?

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It explains the consequences of accepting the claim

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It provides a historical context

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It describes the debate format

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It lists the participants' names

Question 4

Which component of the debate structure explains how the claim relates to bigger issues?

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Impact

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Warrant

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Claim

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Counterclaim

Question 5

In a debate, which element serves as the backbone of your argument by providing support and justification?

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Warrant

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Counterargument

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Impact

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Claim

Question 6

In a formal debate, what is the role of a counterclaim?

Accepted Answer

To provide an opposing viewpoint to your argument

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To introduce new evidence

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To summarize your main points

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To reinforce your claim

Question 7

What must debaters do when presenting their claims in a formal debate?

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Support their claims with evidence and reasoning

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Only present their opinion

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Avoid addressing counterarguments

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Make their claims very brief

Question 8

What does a well-structured argument in a formal debate typically include?

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A claim, warrant, and impact

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An impact and a question

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Only a claim

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A claim and a summary

Question 9

What is the primary goal of using impact in a debate argument?

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To show the significance and relevance of the argument

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To summarize the main points

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To present statistical data

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To provide a definition of terms

Question 10

Which part of a debate argument directly addresses the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim?

Accepted Answer

Warrant

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Counterargument

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Impact

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Claim

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