Speech and Debate Quiz

What are the three main types of speeches?

• fiction, non-fiction, poetry

• breakfast, lunch, dinner

• informative, persuasive, and entertaining

• happy, sad, angry

Which debate format involves two teams with each team having three speakers?

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate

• Public Forum Debate

• Policy Debate

• British Parliamentary Debate

What is the purpose of using argumentation techniques in a speech or debate?

• To confuse the audience or opponent

• To entertain the audience

• To persuade the audience or opponent to accept your point of view or argument.

• To waste time

Which of the following is NOT a public speaking skill?

• typing

• listening

• gesturing

• writing

What is the importance of research and evidence in speech and debate?

• Research and evidence are not important in speech and debate.

• Research and evidence are only important for academic debates, not for speech.

• Speech and debate can be successful without research and evidence.

• Research and evidence are important in speech and debate because they provide factual support for arguments and help to strengthen the credibility of the speaker.

Which type of speech is delivered without any prior preparation?

• Prepared speech

• Rehearsed speech

• Impromptu speech

• Extemporaneous speech

In which debate format do participants present arguments and engage in cross-examination?

• Lincoln-Douglas debate

• Panel debate

• Oxford-style debate

• Town hall debate

What is the purpose of using counterarguments in a speech or debate?

• To confuse the audience with irrelevant information

• To make the speaker's argument weaker

• To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints or arguments, and to strengthen one's own argument by demonstrating an understanding of the issue from multiple perspectives.

• To avoid addressing opposing viewpoints

Which of the following is NOT a public speaking skill?

• typing

• gesturing

• listening

• writing

What is the importance of research and evidence in speech and debate?

• Speech and debate can be successful without research and evidence.

• Research and evidence are important in speech and debate because they provide factual support for arguments and help to strengthen the credibility of the speaker.

• Research and evidence are not important in speech and debate.

• Research and evidence are only important for academic debates, not for speech.