Debating skills

What is a debate primarily characterized by?

• Agreement
• Controversy
• Consensus
• Silence

What is the purpose of the "motion" in a formal debate?

• To confuse the audience
• To provide a clear answer
• To introduce controversy
• To initiate discussion

What are the two opposing sides in a debate typically referred to as?

• Advocates and Critics
• Proponents and Opponents
• Moderators and Judges
• Speakers and Listeners

What criteria are used to determine the winning team in a debate?

• Personal opinions of the judge
• Length of presentation
• Strength of argumentation
• Random selection

What is the origin of the word "debate"?

• French
• Greek
• Latin
• German

Which of the following skills is NOT mentioned as being crucial for debate?

• Critical thinking
• Confidence in public speaking
• Ability to memorize information
• Listening and interpretation

According to the text, why might a team have to debate in favor of a position they personally disagree with?

• To confuse the audience
• To challenge their beliefs
• To avoid winning
• To prove their point

What historical periods are mentioned as having roots in debating practices?

• Renaissance and Enlightenment
• Ancient Greece and India
• Middle Ages and Industrial Revolution
• 19th and 20th centuries

What are some of the skills that participating in debates helps to develop?

• Empathy and narrow-mindedness
• Leadership and arrogance
• Public speaking and critical thinking
• Isolation and indifference

What is the significance of debating a position one may not agree with, according to the text?

• It reinforces one's prejudices
• It broadens one's perspective and fosters empathy
• It leads to frustration and anger
• It diminishes one's intellectual capacity