Debate Terms

What is the term for examples used to support an argument in a debate?

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Assertion

• Counterargument

What is the term for the session in a debate where both teams have the opportunity to question each other?

• Rebuttal

• Opening statement

• Cross-examination

• Questioning period

What is the term for a technique used to weaken the opposing team's arguments by pointing out flaws or inconsistencies?

• Rebuttal

• Assertion

• Counterargument

• Cross-examination

What is the term for the person or group that judges the debate and determines the winner?

• Moderator

• Referee

• Speaker

• Judge

formal talk between people who have different opinions is a

• crisis

• convention

• debate

What is the term for the main point or claim made by a debater in a debate?

• A) Assertion

• B) Evidence

• C) Rebuttal

• D) Counterargument

What is the term for the final speech in a debate where a team summarizes their arguments and attempts to persuade the judges?

• A) Closing statement

• B) Opening statement

• C) Cross-examination

• D) Rebuttal

What is the term for the process of questioning the opposing team to clarify or challenge their arguments?

• A) Cross-examination

• B) Rebuttal

• C) Assertion

• D) Counterargument

What is the term for the evidence or reasoning used to support a claim in a debate?

• A) Evidence

• B) Assertion

• C) Rebuttal

• D) Counterargument

What is the term for a statement made to refute or disprove an argument presented by the opposing team?

• A) Rebuttal

• B) Assertion

• C) Evidence

• D) Counterargument