Debate

A debate is similar to a panel discussion.

• True

• False

A ___________ is a statement that affirms or denies something, it's the central topic of the debate.

In a formal debate, the affirmative team speaks against the proposition.

• True

• False

Constructive speeches present the debaters’ basic arguments for or against 

the proposition being debated.

• True

• False

The purpose of cross-examination is to present evidence that refutes the 

other team’s arguments.

• True

• False

It is against the rules to present new evidence in a rebuttal.

• True

• False

A    flow   sheet   ____________.

• (A) helps debaters remember what has been said

• (B) is an efficient means of recording what is said in a debate

• (C) keeps debaters from becoming bored during a debate

• both A and B

Which of these occurs last in a formal debate?

• constructive speeches

• cross examination

• rebuttals

• introductions of speakers

Which of these does not happen in an affirmative constructive speech?

• statement of the proposition

• demonstration of harm if the proposition is adopted

• explanation of a need for change

• definition of terms

A ______ is an academic contest between 2 teams to see who can win an argument.