Vocab 1- Intro to Debate

What is a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides called?

• Argument

• Debate

• Critique

• Forum

Which term refers to information that can be observed in our world and agreed upon by experts?

• Opinion

• Criticism

• Fact

• Resolution

What is someone's viewpoint, judgment, or belief that may not be based upon facts?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Argument

• Motion

What is a person's opinion on a particular issue, usually based upon facts?

• Position

• Critique

• Crossfire

• Clash

What is an example of crossfire in debate?

• A debater reading a prepared speech without interaction.
• Two debaters discussing their opening statements.
• A moderator asking a question to the audience.
• An example of crossfire in debate is when one debater asks another, 'How do you justify your stance on climate change given the recent scientific reports?' and the second debater responds directly.

What is a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support a point of view?

• Debate

• Argument

• Forum

• Motion

What is the act of criticizing called?

• Critique

• Paraphrase

• Persuasive

• Resolution

What is a synonym of Critique?

• review
• evaluation
• analysis
• assessment

What is a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form?

• Criticism

• Paraphrase

• Crossfire

• Clash

What is the art of evaluating or analyzing works of art or literature?

• Criticism

• Debate

• Forum

• Motion