Debate Terms

What is the term for the time given to a team to respond to the arguments made by the opposing team?

• Closing statement

• Rebuttal

• Questioning session

• Position presentation

What is the term for the final statements made by each team in a debate?

• Opening statement

• Cross-examination

• Rebuttal

• Closing statement

What is the term for a point or argument made by one side in a debate?

• Assertion

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Cross-examination

What is the term for the act of countering or responding to an opposing argument in a debate?

• Position presentation

• Cross-examination

• Assertion

• Rebuttal

Which term presents an opposing viewpoint in an argument?

• Contradiction

• Opposingview

• Antiargument

• Counterargument

What is a common strategy used by candidates during political debates?

• Ignoring the opponent's arguments

• Attacking the moderator

• Highlighting their own policy strengths

• Refusing to answer questions

What is a counterargument?

• A counterargument is a neutral perspective on the topic.

• A counterargument is an opposing argument to the one being proposed.

• A counterargument is a statement that supports the original argument.

• A counterargument is a synonym for the main argument.

What is the term for a logical fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself?

• Slippery slope

• Ad hominem

• Appeal to authority

• Straw man

What is the term for the structured format in which a debate is conducted?

• A) Debate structure

• B) Debate format

• C) Debate protocol

• D) Debate outline

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

• A) Opening statement

• B) Rebuttal

• C) Closing statement

• D) Cross-examination