Debate Preparation

What is the purpose of rebutting your opponent's points in a debate?

• To avoid the debate and refuse to engage with their points

• To challenge their arguments and provide counter-evidence or reasoning to support your own position.

• To agree with their arguments and support their position

• To ignore their arguments and focus on your own points

Why is it important to research and gather evidence before a debate?

• To waste time and effort

• To make the debate more confusing

• To support arguments and counter opposing views effectively.

• To rely on personal opinions only

What are some effective strategies for rebutting your opponent's points?

• Make personal attacks on your opponent

• Yell and interrupt your opponent

• Acknowledge valid points, present counterarguments with evidence and logical reasoning

• Agree with everything your opponent says

How can you effectively organize the structure of a debate?

• By clearly defining the topic, setting time limits, establishing rules for respectful communication, and assigning a moderator.

• By letting the debate go off-topic

• By not setting any time limits

• By allowing participants to interrupt each other

What is the role of an opening statement in a debate?

• The role of an opening statement in a debate is to remain silent and let the opponent speak first.

• The role of an opening statement in a debate is to criticize the opponent and discredit their arguments.

• The role of an opening statement in a debate is to introduce the topic, outline the main points to be discussed, and capture the audience's attention.

• The role of an opening statement in a debate is to tell a joke and entertain the audience.

Why is it important to anticipate your opponent's arguments in a debate?

• To make them feel intimidated and lose confidence

• To ignore their arguments and focus on your own points

• To avoid engaging in the debate altogether

• To effectively counter their points and strengthen your own position.

What are some common logical fallacies that opponents may use in a debate?

• Red herring arguments

• Circular reasoning

• False cause fallacy

• Ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, appeal to authority, slippery slope

How can you effectively use evidence to support your arguments in a debate?

• By making emotional appeals and ignoring evidence

• By using outdated and unreliable sources

• By presenting opinions without any factual support

• By conducting thorough research, citing credible sources, and presenting logical reasoning based on the evidence.

What is the purpose of a closing statement in a debate?

• To summarize key points and leave a lasting impression on the audience.

• To introduce new arguments and confuse the audience.

• To abruptly end the debate without any conclusion.

• To apologize for the points made during the debate.

What are some tips for delivering a persuasive and confident debate speech?

• Use passive language and body language

• Practice your delivery, maintain eye contact, use persuasive language and body language, and anticipate counterarguments.

• Avoid eye contact with the audience

• Read directly from a script