Debate Concepts Quiz

What is a "Rebuttal" in a debate?

• A confident statement presented as fact.

• A counterargument that disproves the opponent's point.

• Facts or examples that support your argument.

• Appeal to logic using facts and statistics.

What does "Cross-Examination" involve in a debate?

• Presenting strong arguments and evidence.

• Questioning the opposing team to challenge their arguments.

• Establishing credibility and trustworthiness.

• Evoking emotions to connect with the audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is "Assertion" in the context of a debate?

• A confident statement presented as fact.

• Facts or examples that support your argument.

• Appeal to logic using facts and statistics.

• Evoke emotions to connect with the audience.

What is the purpose of "Evidence" in a debate?

• To evoke emotions to connect with the audience.

• To establish credibility and trustworthiness.

• To support your argument with facts or examples.

• To oversee the debate and ensure fairness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What does "Logos" appeal to in a debate?

• Emotions

• Logic

• Trustworthiness

• Fairness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is "Ethos" used for in a debate?

• To evoke emotions

• To establish credibility and trustworthiness

• To present counterarguments

• To oversee the debate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the role of "Pathos" in a debate?

• To support your argument with facts

• To establish credibility

• To evoke emotions to connect with the audience

• To question the opposing team

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

During what part of a debate do debaters ask each other questions to clarify or challenge points?

• Proposition

• Opposition

• Cross-Examination

• Assertion

What is the role of the proposition in a debate?

• To challenge the opponent's arguments

• To argue against the debate topic

• To support the debate topic

• To oversee the debate

What is an effective rebuttal in a debate?

• Ignoring the opponent’s points

• Presenting evidence that supports the opponent’s view

• Disproving the opponent’s arguments with counter-evidence

• Agreeing with the opponent’s points