Debate Topics

The aim of a debate is ________.

• To persuade the others to buy something

• To convince the opposition that you are right

• To discuss important issues in education

• To build the leadership skills

The topic that is being discussed in a debate is called _______.

• Case building

• Motion

• Margin

• Rebuttal

The judge of a debate is called _______.

• Umpire

• Referee

• Adjudicator

• Director

The opinion which is used to attack the opponent is called_______.

• Rebuttal

• Margin

• Theme line

• Statement

The score between your team and the opponent is______.

• Range

• Margin

• Average

• Motion

Case building is _______.

• Topic in a debate

• Statement to prove a stand on the motion

• Time to prepare for the argument

• Resume from the adjudicator

To defend and stand for the motion is the duty of______.

• Affirmative team

• Negative team

• Opposition team

• Attacking team

A good rebuttal should ________.

• Show that the opposing argument is reasonable

• Show that the opposing argument is irrelevant with the topic

• Show that the opposing argument is acceptable

• Show that the opposing argument has strong and enough data

When we rebut, we must show that the opposition arguments are ________.

• Logic

• Relevant

• Well-constructed

• Invalid

When adjudicating a debate, you should______.

• Use personal belief

• Be objective

• Not use your common sense

• Think who the debaters are