Debate Terminology Quiz

What is a **resolution** in a debate?

• A statement or proposition that the teams debate for or against.

• A summary of the debate's main points.

• The final decision made by the judges.

• A set of rules that govern the debate format.

What does the term **affirmative team** mean?

• The team that argues in favor of the resolution.

• The team that opposes the resolution.

• The team that remains neutral.

• The team that judges the debate.

What does the **negative team** do in a debate?

• The team that argues against the resolution.

• The team that supports the resolution.

• The team that moderates the debate.

• The team that provides evidence for both sides.

What is a **claim** in debate?

• A statement that supports the argument being made.

• A question that challenges the opponent's argument.

• A summary of the debate's main points.

• A personal opinion unrelated to the topic.

Define **evidence** in the context of a debate.

• Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

• Opinions and beliefs that are widely accepted.

• Hypothetical scenarios that illustrate a point.

• Personal anecdotes and stories.

What is the role of a **warrant** in an argument?

• The reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim.

• A statement that provides evidence for the claim.

• An assertion that opposes the main argument.

• A conclusion drawn from the evidence and claim.

What is **crossfire** in Public Forum Debate?

• A period where debaters from opposing teams ask each other questions to clarify points or expose weaknesses.

• A time when debaters present their opening statements.

• A session where debaters summarize their arguments.

• A break period for debaters to prepare their notes.

What is an **opening speech** in a debate?

• The first speech each team gives to present their main arguments and introduce their position.

• A speech given at the end of the debate to summarize the team's arguments.

• A speech that is only given by the judge to explain the rules of the debate.

• A speech that is given to thank the audience for attending the debate.

Define **rebuttal** in debate.

• A speech that refutes or counters the opposing team’s arguments.

• A speech that supports the opposing team’s arguments.

• A speech that introduces new arguments.

• A speech that summarizes the debate.

What is the **final focus** in Public Forum Debate?

• The last speech in the debate, where each team summarizes the most important points and urges the judge to vote in their favor.

• The first speech in the debate, where each team presents their case.

• A mid-debate speech where teams cross-examine each other.

• A speech focused on presenting new evidence and arguments.