The Great Debaters Quiz
Authored by Deborah Reed
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Resolution
An error in logic; an invalid syllogism
A statement of the issue to be debated
Taking a position in opposition to the resolution
Pointing out the errors or weaknesses in the opponent’s argument
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Affirmative
Taking a position in support of the resolution
Pointing out the errors or weaknesses in the opponent’s argument
Taking a position in opposition to the resolution
An error in logic; an invalid syllogism
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Negative
An error in logic; an invalid syllogism
A statement of the issue to be debated
Pointing out the errors or weaknesses in the opponent’s argument
Taking a position in opposition to the resolution
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rebuttal
An error in logic; an invalid syllogism
A statement of the issue to be debated
Pointing out the errors or weaknesses in the opponent’s argument
Taking a position in support of the resolution
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fallacy
An error in logic; an invalid syllogism
A statement of the issue to be debated
Taking a position in opposition to the resolution
Pointing out the errors or weaknesses in the opponent’s argument
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Mr. Tolson, debate is…
A reasoned argument between four intelligent people
A game to be played by the rules
A test of the wills
Blood sport
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following does Mr. Tolson NOT ask students to do impromptu during their tryout for the team?
Recite the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence
Quote and cite lines of poetry related to a specific topic
Explain why a statement is ironic
Argue a position on a topic without committing a logical fallacy
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
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