Debate Quiz

Question 1: What are the three main components of an argument in a debate?

• Claim, evidence, and reasoning

• Introduction, conclusion, and rebuttal

• Opinion, statistics, and conclusion

• Hypothesis, data, and conclusion

Question 2: Explain the difference between a claim and evidence in argument construction.

• A claim is a statement that is based on opinion, while evidence is the support or proof for the claim.

• A claim is a statement that is irrelevant to the argument, while evidence is the support or proof for the claim.

• A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while evidence is the support or proof for the claim.

• A claim is a statement that denies something to be true, while evidence is the support or proof against the claim.

Question 3: How can you effectively counter an opponent's argument in a debate?

• Agree with everything the opponent says

• Present strong evidence, logical reasoning, and address any flaws or weaknesses in their argument.

• Yell and interrupt the opponent

• Use personal attacks instead of addressing their argument

Question 5: What are some techniques to maintain eye contact and body language while speaking in a debate?

• Fidgeting and looking at the floor

• Slouching and avoiding eye contact

• Practicing good posture, making deliberate gestures, and scanning the audience while speaking.

• Crossing arms and turning away from the audience

Question 6: How can a debater effectively use pauses and emphasis to enhance their public speaking skills?

• By using pauses strategically and emphasizing key points

• By avoiding pauses and speaking in a monotone voice

• By using pauses randomly and emphasizing every word

• By speaking as fast as possible without pauses

Question 7: Explain the importance of vocal variety in public speaking during a debate.

• It has no impact on the audience's interest

• It is only important for conveying emotions

• It helps to maintain the audience's interest, emphasize key points, convey emotions, and add credibility to the speaker.

• It makes the speaker appear less credible

Question 8: What are some strategies for engaging the audience during a debate speech?

• Singing and dancing

• Eye contact, persuasive language, storytelling, and thought-provoking questions

• Ignoring the audience

• Reading from a script

Question 9: What are the key steps in conducting research for a debate topic?

• Defining the topic, gathering irrelevant information, forming an unsupported argument

• Skipping the topic, analyzing irrelevant information, forming a biased argument

• Choosing a random topic, ignoring relevant information, forming an unsupported argument

• Defining the topic, gathering relevant information, analyzing the information, forming a well-supported argument

Question 10: How can a debater evaluate the credibility of sources when conducting research for a debate?

• By checking for author expertise, publication date, bias, and supporting evidence.

• By only using sources from well-known publications

• By ignoring the author's credentials and focusing only on the publication date

• By choosing sources that align with their own beliefs

Question 11: What is the role of body language in enhancing the effectiveness of a debate speech?

• It distracts the audience from the content of the speech

• It has no impact on the effectiveness of the speech

• It helps to convey emotions, emphasize points, and engage the audience

• It makes the speaker appear less credible