Debate Terms

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English
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12th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A debater who offers an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, the affirmative team has to prove the resolution true while the negative has to prove the resolution false.
interchange
rebuttal
interchange
burden of proof
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These types of speeches are done in which debaters introduce their position and advocacy. These are the first two speeches in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.
interchange
refutation
constructive
forum
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These speeches are shorter speeches later in the debate in which debaters argue over issues that were built during the constructive speeches.
resolution
forum
rebuttal
interchange
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This refers to published literature introduced into the debate to provide support for an argument.
contention
evidence
explore
cross-ex
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The job of the lead debater is to
Speak during the constructive and present the overall argument.
Ask the opposing team questions about their stance.
Sum up the main points at the end of the debate.
Respond to questions posed by the other team.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which position announces the debate resolution and calls the debate to order?
Closer
Rebutter
Moderator
Question Asker
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which two positions speak toward the end of the debate and must add to their arguments based on what has already been discussed earlier on?
Question Responder
Closer
Rebutter
Lead Debater
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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