Argument and Debate Lessons

1. The definition of debate is:

• An argument with your friends

• A public argument on many topics

• An organized public argument on a specific topic

• A casual discussion

Debate is done in front of an audience

• True

• False

Debating is like a trial (what lawyers do)

• True

• False

A good debate topic only has one correct side

• True

• False

"Tables" is a good debate topic

• True

• False

In debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument?

• The pro (yes) side

• Both sides use evidence

• The con (no) side

• Neither side uses evidence

Debate is a lot like "1 Minute Club" because you don't have time to prepare what you are going to say before you speak

• True

• False

In debate, it is ok to yell at the other team and make fun of them when they are speaking

• False

• True

What is it called when teams question each other's case?

• Cross Examination (CX)

• Arguing

• Debating

• Fighting

To be a great debater, it is important to __________

• Speak clearly, loudly, and with good emphasis

• Think about what the other team will say against your argument

• Learn a lot about your topic by researching it

• All of the above