
Debate Supporting Evidence Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using evidence in a debate?
To confuse the opponent
To support and strengthen arguments
To fill time during the speech
To entertain the audience
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence commonly used in debates?
Statistical evidence
Testimonial evidence
Anecdotal evidence
Fictional evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of evidence involves using data and numbers to support an argument?
Testimonial evidence
Statistical evidence
Anecdotal evidence
Hearsay evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of evidence is based on personal stories or experiences?
Statistical evidence
Testimonial evidence
Anecdotal evidence
Precedent evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of testimonial evidence?
A survey result
A personal story
An expert's opinion
A historical event
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to cite sources when presenting evidence in a debate?
To make the speech longer
To give credit to the original authors
To confuse the audience
To avoid using too much evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of evidence is considered the most reliable in debates?
Hearsay evidence
Common knowledge evidence
Statistical evidence
Anecdotal evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
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