Debate Vocabulary Quiz

What is the purpose of a debate structure?

• To confuse and mislead the audience

• To waste time and prolong the discussion

• To prevent any meaningful exchange of ideas

• To provide a framework for organizing and presenting arguments

What is the opening statement in a debate called?

• closing statement

• rebuttal

• opening statement

• introduction

What is the term for a statement that opposes or disagrees with the main argument?

• opposing statement

• contradiction

• counterargument

• disagreement

What is the term for a statement that supports or agrees with the main argument?

• opinion

• conclusion

• counterargument

• evidence

What is the term for a person who moderates a debate and enforces the rules?

• referee

• umpire

• moderator

• arbiter

What is the term for a person who presents arguments and evidence against a position?

• opposer

• dissenter

• contrarian

• debater

What is the term for a statement that summarizes the main arguments and concludes the debate?

• argument

• conclusion

• summary

• debate conclusion

What is rhetoric

• the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• to dream big dreams

What is the term for a response given by one debater to another debater's question?

• objection

• rebuttal

• refutation

• counterargument