Debate Skills Quiz

To agree with everyone

To express personal stories

To present and defend different opinions

To argue both sides of an issue using evidence

The opposition

The proposition

The moderator

The rebuttal

Asking the judge to stop the debate

Agreeing with the other team

Responding to the other team's arguments

Repeating your main point

To control time and keep order

To join one of the teams

To take notes

To present a closing statement

Emotional appeal

The speaker’s credibility and character

Logical reasoning

Repetition of key phrases

The use of facts and logic

A personal story

The speaker’s popularity

A funny example

Confuse the audience

Appeal to the audience's emotions

Show professional experience

Prove your opponent wrong

Giving strong evidence

Attacking the person, not the argument

Rebutting a counterclaim

Asking a thoughtful question

So you can memorize your speech

To provide strong evidence and prepare rebuttals

To impress the moderator

To sound more emotional

Using long sentences

A clear claim, strong reasoning, and evidence

Speaking louder than others

Changing your opinion quickly