WSDC Review

What is the primary goal of the first speaker on the Proposition in WSDC format?

• Summarize the debate

• Rebut all opposition points

• Define the motion and introduce the model

• Deliver a reply speech

Which of the following is NOT allowed during WSDC debates?

• A bilingual dictionary

• A printed encyclopedia

• Electronic devices

• Paper with nothing written on it

Which of the following best defines mitigation in debate?

• Ignoring your opponent’s arguments

• Reducing the impact of an opponent's argument without fully conceding

• Adopting your opponent's argument into your own case

• Repeating your main argument for emphasis

What is a key purpose of a case set-up in a debate?

• Delay the clash as much as possible

• Confuse the opponent with complex words

• Lay the foundation and frame the debate

• Make the debate longer

In impact weighing, which factor refers to how likely an event is to happen?

• Magnitude

• Reversibility

• Probability

• Timeframe

Co-optation in debate refers to:

• Ignoring opponent’s points entirely

• Adding more points than assigned

• Reframing an opponent’s argument to benefit your side

• Admitting defeat

A weak comparative argument is most likely to:

• Use real-world examples

• Provice value-based analysis

• Consider both magnitude and timeframe

• Ignore the other side's case

What percentage of your debate score in WSDC is allocated to Style?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 50%