Debate 1

Which of these is NOT part of the debate process?

• finding a topic

• researching your topic

• delivering a speech on the fly

• practicing your speech

• preparing for the rebuttal

Learning to debate helps me to:

• Investigate, Argue and Express.
• Refute, Defend and Excel.
• Controversy, Maintain my posture and Do not give in.
• Fight

What is a debate?

• It is a collective discussion technique
• It is a gathering of people with a common purpose
• A mixed technique to discuss a topic
• It is a gathering of people to agree on a topic

The main objective of the debate is:

• Discuss a topic to oppose ideas
• Show who knows more about the subject
• Discuss a topic to reach a final conclusion
• Face opposing ideas

The Debate is an oral communication technique where a topic and a problem are exposed. No solutions are provided, just arguments.

• True
• False
• I don't know
• No idea

competition in which two opposing teams make speeches to support their arguments and disagree with those of the other team.

• debate

• claim

• resolution

• rebuttal

The FIRST step in the process of debate

• opening statement

• arguments

• rebuttal conference

• rebuttal

• closing statement

The SECOND step in the process of debate

• opening statements

• arguments

• rebuttal conference

• rebuttal

• closing statement

The FINAL step in the process of debate

• opening statement

• arguments

• rebuttal conference

• rebuttal

• closing statement

What distinguishes a debate from a regular argument?

• Debates are longer

• Debates involve more people

• Debates have no clear winner

• Debates have rules