INTERMEDIATE 23 Debate Skills Quiz

What is the primary role of the 3rd speaker in a three-person debate team?

• Deliver the introduction and define terms

• Present new arguments

• Rebuild key points and refute opponent arguments

• Ask the opponent questions

What is the main purpose of the final speech in a 3-on-3 debate format?

• Bring in a new case study

• Discredit the opponent's speaker

• Summarize arguments, reinforce key ideas, and highlight winning points

• Introduce new definitions

Which of the following is a post hoc fallacy?

• "If we ban plastic, the economy will crash."

• "I failed my test because I broke a mirror."

• "You're wrong because you're young."

• "Everyone else believes it, so it's true."

Circular reasoning occurs when:

• The conclusion is used as a premise.

• Personal attacks are used.

• Emotion replaces logic.

• Statistics are misinterpreted.

Which type of reasoning is used when drawing conclusions from specific examples?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Circular logic

• Red herring

What best describes "clash" in a debate?

• Being rude during crossfire

• Ignoring the other team's argument

• Directly responding to and challenging arguments

• Refusing to concede a point

Which question promotes critical thinking?

• "What time is the debate?"

• "What did they say again?"

• "How strong is their evidence?"

• "Who's winning?"

What's the first step when researching a motion?

• Writing your rebuttals

• Summarizing your side

• Understanding definitions and context

• Finding a statistic

A source is considered reliable when it is:

• Popular on social media

• Written by a known influencer

• Published by an expert or academic source

• Frequently updated with opinions

What is evidence matching?

• Using evidence from both teams

• Using evidence that connects directly to a point

• Matching source dates

• Finding the same evidence as your opponent