Introduction to Debate Day 2

Introduction to Debate Day 2

Let's Review!

Open Ended

What is another word for "a response that refutes an argument"?

Open Ended

What is the purpose of an opening statement?

Open Ended

What is the Lincoln-Douglas?

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The student tried to _____ why his homework was late, but there were no good excuses.

• Explain

• Justify

• Delineate

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The team of lawyers _________ the other side’s argument in their attempt to find a weak spot and attack them better.

• Analyzed

• Delineated

• Explained

Multiple Choice

A claim is:

• A financial request

• A seashell

• A statement that requires support

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a form of evidence?

• My personal opinion

• Facts

• Statistics

• Real-life examples