Understanding Debate and Interpretation

What term describes a statement or situation that can be interpreted in more than one way?

• Persuasive

• Ambiguous

•  Position

• Values

Which of these is a fact rather than an opinion?

• Blue is the prettiest color

• Pizza is the best food

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

• Movies are better than books

What is the term for the final statement in a debate where speakers summarize their main points?

• Opening statement

• Key points
  

• Rebuttal

• Closing statement

What do we call questions asked to better understand someone's position or statement?

• Clarifying questions

• Rebuttals

• Arguments

• Key points

Which term refers to a reasoned exchange of different views between two or more people?

• Opinion

• Evidence

• Debate

• Values

What is the name for the first speech given in a debate?

• Rebuttal

• Opening statement

• Closing statement

•  Key points

Personal beliefs about what is right and wrong are called:

• Arguments

•  Facts

•  Morals

• Evidence

What term describes the main ideas that support your position in a debate?

• Values

•  Key points

• Opinions

• Rebuttals

When you respond to an opponent's argument with a counter-argument, this is called a:

• Position

• Opening statement

• Closing statement

• Rebuttal

Which word describes information that can be proven true or false?

• Opinion

• Fact

• Value

• Moral