Judging and scoring a debate | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of these could describe a debate?

• a silent show

• a competitive event

• a scripted play

Answer explanation

A debate is a competitive event between two teams. The proposition and the opposition both want to win.

What are the two ways a debate can be decided?

• playing rock, paper, scissors

• an audience vote

• one person from the audience is elected to decide

• a judge, or judging panel

Answer explanation

The winning team can be decided by an audience vote or a judge or judging panel.

Which two of these are categories used to score a speaker?

• age

• style

• appearance

• delivery

Answer explanation

Style and delivery are both areas within which a speaker can be assessed in a debate.

What is the maximum score a speaker can achieve in each category?

• 5

• 10

• 50

• 100

Answer explanation

The speaker is given a score out of ten in each category.

If a speaker responds well to challenges posed to them by the other team, they would achieve a strong score in which category?

• delivery

• content

• points of information

• style

Answer explanation

Points of information are an important way to score higher in a debate.

Which two of these are in the judging criteria for the category 'style'?

• good amount of eye-contact with the audience

• speaking clearly and at a good volume

• evidence of personality or persona

• efforts to provoke an emotional reaction

Answer explanation

Asking rhetorical questions and using repetition are also in the 'style' category.