Day 1 Review

What is the main idea of Public Forum Debate?

• Presenting a clash of ideas by refuting arguments, utilizing evidence, and having fun

• Reading prepared scripts, avoiding interaction, and being serious

• Agreeing with the opposing team, avoiding evidence, and being casual

• Ignoring the opposing team, using emotions, and being unprofessional

Who decides the winner of a Public Forum Debate round?

• The audience

• The debaters themselves

• A random selection process

• The judge

Which debate format focuses on a policy question for the duration of the academic year?

• Public Forum (PF)

• Lincoln-Douglas (LD)

• Policy (CX)

• Congressional

What is the purpose of coin flipping in Public Forum Debate?

• To decide speaking order and sides

• To end the debate early

• To determine the topic of debate

• To select the judge for the round

How much prep time does each team get in a Public Forum Debate round?

• 5 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 1 minute

• 10 minutes

Which debate format relies heavily on logic, ethical values, and philosophy?

• Congressional

• Lincoln-Douglas (LD)

• Public Forum (PF)

• Policy (CX)

What are topics called in Public Forum Debate?

• Questions

• Resolutions

• Arguments

• Statements

What is the key to being prepared for a Public Forum Debate round?

• Speaking without any evidence

• Ignoring the judge's instructions

• Memorizing your opponent's arguments

• Researching and understanding the resolution or topic

In which debate format are speeches delivered extemporaneously based on an outline of notes?

• Congressional

• Policy (CX)

• Lincoln-Douglas (LD)

• Public Forum (PF)

What are the three main components of an argument in Public Forum Debate?

• Question, Answer, Explanation

• Evidence, Opinion, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Warrant, Impact