Debate and Argumentation

The artist's message is:

• Civil discourse is alive & well

• Civil discourse is dead & gone

• Civil discourse is wounded but not gone

What is the primary purpose of a debate?

• To entertain the audience

• To reach a consensus

• To present and defend a position

• To confuse the opponent

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a formal debate?

• Use of personal attacks

• Structured format with timed speeches

• Open-ended discussion

• Unmoderated conversation

In a debate, what is the role of the moderator?

• To argue against both sides

• To ensure rules are followed and manage time

• To support the affirmative side

• To provide evidence for both sides

What is a common strategy used in argumentation to persuade an audience?

• Ignoring the opponent's points

• Using logical fallacies

• Presenting strong evidence and reasoning

• Raising one's voice

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

• Ad hominem attack

• Providing statistical evidence

• Citing expert opinions

• Using analogies

What is the difference between a debate and a discussion?

• Debates are informal, discussions are formal

• Debates have a winner, discussions aim for understanding

• Discussions are competitive, debates are cooperative

• Debates are always public, discussions are private

Which ancient civilization is credited with formalizing the art of debate?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Chinese

What is the term for the initial statement made by each side in a debate?

• Rebuttal

• Cross-examination

• Opening statement

• Closing argument

In argumentation, what is the purpose of a rebuttal?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main points

• To counter the opponent's arguments

• To agree with the opponent