Lincoln Douglas Vocabulary Quiz

Imagine you're in a debate showdown! Ava just pulled out a piece of evidence or quoted material from a credible source to back up her points. What is this crucial piece called?

• Case

• Claim

• Card

• Contention

 In the grand debate showdown, which side takes up the challenge to support the resolution? Anika, Avery, and Kai are eager to find out!

• Negative

• Affirmative

• Constructive

• Contention

Imagine you're in a lively debate club meeting with Aiden and Luna. You're tasked with presenting an outline of a debate case filled with compelling arguments and evidence. What is this outline called?

• Flow

• Warrant

• Burden of Proof

• Brief

Hey debate enthusiasts! Imagine you're in a debate club with Nora, William, and Kai. Who's got the responsibility to prove the claim made by the resolution? Let's find out!

• Burden of Proof

• Case

• Brief

• Topicality

Hey there, curious minds! Can you help Olivia and Anika figure out the right term for a source citation and explanation?

• Brief

• Contention

• Evidence

• Flow Sheet

Hey Aiden, can you help Michael figure out the best way to take notes?

• Card

• Brief

• Flow Sheet

• Flow

Benjamin and Aria are having a friendly debate competition. Can you help them by identifying the term used for arguments made to support their position?

• Contention

• Case

• Claim

• Negative

Imagine you're in a debate club with Aria, Priya, and William. What's the term for the position a person takes in an argument?

• Claim

• Case

• Contention

• Card

Imagine you're a debater like Maya or James, ready to establish your reasons for accepting or rejecting the resolution. What are these speeches called?

• Flow

• Warrant

• Constructive

• Topicality

Imagine you're in a debate club with Elijah, Nora, and Mia. You're tasked with summarizing the main ideas in a speech and the major arguments from both sides. What is this called?

• Case

• Flow

• Burden of Proof

• Contention