Debate Terminology Quiz

What is the term for the positive side that supports a proposed statement in a debate?

• the negative

• rebuttal

• the affirmative

• cross-examination

Which term describes a reason to support a position?

• assumption

• argument

• evidence

• fact

What is the term for believing without evidence or proof of knowledge?

• claim

• assumption

• resolution

• pro

What is the term for ideas that go against a topic in a debate?

• pro

• the affirmative

• con

• rebuttal

What is the official name for the art or study of debate?

• forensics

• cross-examination

• resolution

• Parliamentary

What is a motion made in a Parliamentary debate when a member needs to gather additional information?

• Lincoln-Douglas

• Point of information

• rebuttal

• claim

What is the purpose of a "Point of order" in a Parliamentary debate?

• To introduce new evidence

• To enforce the rules by calling attention to a violation

• To summarize the debate

• To propose a new law

What does "Point of personal privilege" refer to in a debate?

• Enforcing rules by calling attention to a procedural error

• Calling attention to an attack on a person's character

• Introducing new arguments

• Summarizing the debate

What is a "constructive" speech in a debate?

• A closing argument

• the introduction of arguments and evidence

• A rebuttal

• A summary of the debate

What is a "fallacy" in the context of arguments?

• A logical conclusion

• A mistaken belief based on unsound argument

• A valid premise

• A factual statement