WSD 3/4 Quiz (lozo)

Which of the following best explains how to generate multiple reasoning points in a debate?

• By focusing on different dimensions of the issue

• By repeating the same point with slight variations

• By identifying unrelated examples

• By emphasizing only one stakeholder group

Which stakeholders are most directly affected by the motion "This House Would Ban Animal Testing"?

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Advocacy groups

• Animals and consumers

• Government regulators

How should a debater characterize a stakeholder to strengthen their argument?

• By describing their vulnerabilities and interests

• By focusing solely on their financial influence

• By exaggerating their role in the debate

• By minimizing their relevance

What is the primary purpose of an example in an argument?

• To distract the opponent

• To demonstrate practical application

• To make the speech more engaging

• To exaggerate the impact

What is the first step in a structured rebuttal?

• Contradicting the opponent's evidence

• Identifying the core assumption

• Proposing a counter-argument

• Attacking the speaker's credibility

Which of the following IMPROVES the quality of a rebuttal?

• Using emotional appeals

• Providing counter-evidence

• Ignoring minor points

• Weighing their impacts against yours

In a debate, your opponent argues, "Banning homework improves student well-being." Which rebuttal strategy is most effective?

• Argue that homework is essential for academic success.

• Question whether well-being should be prioritized over learning.

• Demonstrate that the well-being claim lacks logical reasons

• Suggest that banning homework creates additional issues.

When weighing two impacts, what factor is most critical?

• The number of stakeholders affected

• The speaker’s personal opinion

• The emotional appeal of the argument

• The likelihood and magnitude of the impacts

What is the best way to weigh that one impact is more important than another?

• Highlight its immediacy and irreversibility

• State it is supported by majority opinion

• Present it with a strong rhetorical device

• Avoid discussing the opponent's impact

Which of the following is NOT a valid basis for comparing ideas?

• Practicality

• Cost-effectiveness

• Speaker charisma

• Ethical considerations