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Debate Terms

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

Debate Terms
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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.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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