Debate (So far...)

What does WSDC stand for?

• World Schools Debate Council

• World Student Debate Conference

• World Schools Debating Championship

• World Speakers Debate Challenge

Which team delivers the first speech in a WSDC debate?

• Proposition (Affirmative)

• Opposition (Negative)

• Both at the same time

• The team with the most points

What is the total number of speakers in a WSDC debate?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the “motion” in a debate?

• The action of debating

• The topic being debated

• The closing statement

• The first speech

What is a rebuttal?

• The first argument presented by a team

• A question directed at the speaker

• A summary of the debate

• The act of responding to the opposing team’s arguments

Which fallacy involves attacking the person rather than their argument?

• Slippery Slope

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

• False Dilemma

Which fallacy assumes that one thing will lead to extreme, unintended consequences?

• False Dilemma

• Ad Hominem

• Straw Man

• Slippery Slope

What is the “Straw Man” fallacy?

• Exaggerating someone’s argument to make it easier to attack

• Presenting a false choice between two extremes

• Using circular reasoning to defend a point

• Assuming correlation implies causation

What should be included in the introduction of the opening statement?

• Rebuttal of the opposition’s points

• Closing arguments

• Logical fallacies

• A clear stance and team line

What is the first step in a rebuttal? (After acknowledging the other team's effort)

• Refute the opposing team's key points

• Reassert your own arguments

• Identify the opponent’s key points

• End the speech with a question