Debating - basic notions
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a debate?
A debate is a discussion on politics in which opposing politicians verbally tear each other to shreds.
A debate is a type of fashion show, during which models show their verbal skills.
A debate is a type of fight, during which you must show that you can win a discussion by offending your opponent personally.
A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a motion/proposition/resolution?
A type of physical exercise, during which you move in a certain way to decide about important matters.
A form of propulsion for vehicles to start moving. (motion, propulsion)
A formal proposal put forward for consideration or discussion in a meeting or assembly.
A formal discussion between 2 or more people with an affirmative and a negative side.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do you call the two opposing sides in a debate?
proposition (affirmative) and opposition (negative)
affirmation (yes) and negation (no)
advocate (pro) and adversary (against)
assertion (yes) and contradiction (Yes, but...)
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are the different elements presented by one side in a debate, e.g. by a team of 3 people?
A team classically awaits the questions of the chairwoman/man or of the judges.
A team challenges the arguments and evidence presented by the opposing team directly, called crossfire, cross examination or questioning round.
The three present questions and answers for the other side.
A team of three people typically presents arguments, rebuttals, and evidence to support their side's position.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who decides which side won a debate?
The debate moderator or chairwoman/man.
Judges, audience members or a committee.
The opposing team judges and thanks the other team.
The audience needs to clap louder or lower to express their preference.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Is your personal opinion relevant in a debate?
In most formal debates, your personal opinion is not considered relevant.
Personal opinions should be the only focus in a debate.
Yes, personal opinions are always relevant in a debate, especially if you don't support them with evidence.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the affirmative or negative side usually assigned in a debate?
Randomely through a coin toss or by drawing lots
It's assigned based on the speaker's voice volume.
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