Big Questions Debating Format Quiz

What is the maximum number of debaters in a Big Questions debate round?

• 1 vs. 1

• 2 vs. 2

• 1 vs. 2

• 3 vs. 3

What is the purpose of the Consolidation speeches in a Big Questions debate?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main arguments

• To ask questions to the opponent

• To provide additional evidence

What is the time limit for the Affirmative Constructive speech?

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 6 minutes

What is the purpose of the Rationale speech in a Big Questions debate?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main arguments

• To ask questions to the opponent

• To provide additional evidence

What is the role of the Negative debater(s) in a Big Questions debate?

• To present arguments that support the resolution

• To present arguments that oppose the resolution

• To ask questions to the opponent

• To provide additional evidence

What is the recommended approach for debaters to keep track of arguments in a round?

• Flowing

• Summarizing

• Memorizing

• Ignoring

What is the primary focus of the Big Questions debating format?

• Science

• Philosophy

• Religion

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the Constructive speeches in a Big Questions debate?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main arguments

• To ask questions to the opponent

• To provide additional evidence

What is the time limit for the Negative Rebuttal speech?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the role of judges in a Big Questions debate?

• To evaluate argumentative aspects only

• To evaluate performative aspects only

• To evaluate both argumentative and performative aspects

• To evaluate neither argumentative nor performative aspects