Debate Quiz

The definition of debate is...

• An argument with your friends.

• An organized public argument on a specific topic.

• A public argument on many topics.

• An organized public argument on a broad topic.

A debate is done...

• In front of an audience.

• Not in front of an audience.

• On-line utilizing facetime.

• In writing.

In a debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument?

• The affirmative side

• The negative side

• Both sides use evidence

• Neither side uses evidence

A debate team usually consists of _____ students.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 9

What are the propositional categories of debate?

• Fact, value & policy

• Fact, truth & evidence

• Ethos, pathos & logos

• True, false, opinion

A problem statement is...

• A general area of concern to a community.

• An explanation of the differences among propositions.

• The process of separating a whole into its essential parts.

• Narrowing of a general discussion area.

A problem area is...

• A general area of concern to a community.

• An explanation of the differences among propositions.

• The process of separating a whole into its essential parts.

• Narrowing of a general discussion.

The common denominator of debate is...

• Being able to make inferences.

• The use of the English language.

• Being able to argue well.

• The use of factual information.

These values express pleasure with a person or object.

• Moral and ethical values

• Political values

• Artistic and aesthetic values

• Personal and professional values

These values form the basis for judgments of right and wrong, just and unjust, good and bad.

• Political values

• Moral and ethical values

• Artistic and aesthetic values

• Personal and professional values