Debate Skills and Techniques Quiz

What is the "rule of three" most commonly used for in persuasive writing?

• To make writing more confusing

• To emphasise a point by repeating it three times or using three examples

• To limit the number of paragraphs in an essay

• To summarise the main idea

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• "The sun was hot."

• "The bright, golden sun scorched the dry, cracked earth beneath my feet."

• "It was a nice day."

• "The weather was good."

Which of the following is a modality word that shows high certainty?

• Might

• Could

• Will

• Possibly

What is the main difference between "arguing" and "an argument"?

• Arguing is a physical fight, an argument is a written essay

• Arguing is the process of exchanging reasons, an argument is a set of reasons supporting a claim

• Arguing is always negative, an argument is always positive

• There is no difference

In a debate, what does the "affirmative" team do?

• Oppose the topic

• Support the topic

• Judge the debate

• Ask questions only

Which of the following is NOT an example of imagery?

• "The leaves rustled in the cool evening breeze."

• "The cake was delicious."

• "Her voice was as soft as a whisper."

• "The icy wind bit at my cheeks."

Which of these sentences uses a low modality word?

• "You must finish your homework."

• "You should finish your homework."

• "You will finish your homework."

• "You have to finish your homework."

What is the main role of the 1st speaker in a debate?

• To summarise the debate

• To introduce the team’s case and define the topic

• To ask questions to the other team

• To provide evidence only

Which of the following best describes a negative team in a debate?

• They support the topic

• They oppose the topic

• They judge the debate

• They only ask questions

Which of the following is an example of the rule of three?

• "He was tired."

• "She ran, jumped, and laughed."

• "It was a sunny day."

• "The dog barked."