Debate Quiz

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

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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What was the purpose of the scene in which the students recited a saying with corks in their mouths?

• To show the importance of enunciation and volume in speaking for debaters

• To show how cruel Mr. Tolson was

• To amuse the viewers

• To show how unfair the debate was

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the movie, the Wiley College team had a particular problem with ethical appeal due to the inherent racism of the time and place. Which was likely the MOST SIGNIFICANT way they earned the respect of their audience and, therefore, established ethical appeal?

• How they followed the rules of the debate

• Their respectful tone toward the opposing teams

• Their demonstration of thorough research, knowledge, and skill

• Their personal expertise in the subjects of all the debates

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the movie, who won the great debate?

• Harvard College

• Wiley College

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CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Who is the judge?

• Mr. Tolson

• Dr. Farmer

• God

• Your opponent

This ad is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

By donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.

• Karios

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of pathos?

• Appeal to the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker

• Appeal to time or time-sensitive topics

• Appeal to logic

• Appeal to the emotions of the audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, but the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an also expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have a video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5