Brain Pop Debate

What distinguishes a debate from a regular argument?

• Debates are longer.

• Debates involve more people.

• Debates have no clear winner.

• Debates have rules.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

When you use rhetoric, your main goal is

• Conflict

• Competition

• Persuasion

• Exploration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following would make the best debate prompt?

• What are some of the most popular renewable fuels?

• The United States should drill for oil in Alaska.

• How have fossil fuels helped America's economy?

• Where was oil first discovered in the U.S. territory?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What's wrong with the following argument against cloning? "Cloning is the most dangerous practice scientists have ever devised."

• It doesn't take a clear stance on the issue.

• It's supported by too many examples.

• It actually supports cloning.

• It doesn't use facts for support.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of these is a synonym for "rebuttal?"

• Refutation

• Retraction

• Recommendation

• Reprimand

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the term "rhetorical device," the word "device" means:

• Plan

• Insignia

• Design

• Technique

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CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

Each of the following is definitely an example of hyperbole, except:

• I've been waiting here forever.

• I've never seen a more beautiful sunset.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a cow.

• I'm a million times stronger than you.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main purpose of a rhetorical question?

• To clarify a topic of debate.

• To gather evidence in support of a reason.

• To make an argument more convincing.

• To rebut an existing argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

You are arguing against the use of fossil fuels. Which of the following statements might appeal to the audience's sense of sympathy?

• I want my children and grandchildren to grow up in a world that isn't polluted.

• "A hundred years ago, nobody had to worry about things like global warming and acid rain."

• In a few years, China will be burning far more fossil fuels than the United States.

• "Global warming?" The last winter was the coldest one I can remember!"

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8