Debate Skills Quiz

Who is responsible for providing key definitions at the start of a debate?

• All speakers

• 1st affirmative speaker

• 2nd negative speaker

• 3rd affirmative speaker

What is the main purpose of a “hook” in a debate speech?

• To summarize team arguments

• To catch the audience’s attention

• To define important terms

• To conclude the debate

Which speakers carry out rebuttals according to the basic structure?

• All speakers

• Only 1st affirmative

• All except 1st affirmative

• Only 3rd speakers

Which of the following is not listed as one of the core parts of a debate speech?

• Hook

• Definitions

• Voting

• Conclusion

What should the 3rd speaker focus on most?

• Introducing the team’s arguments

• Providing definitions

• Summarizing the whole team’s case and closing

• Reading audience questions

In an impromptu debate, approximately how much time does each speaker get to prepare?

• 30 seconds

• 2–4 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 1 hour

Which sample hook begins by engaging the audience’s imagination?

• “Have you ever…?”

• “Good morning, adjudicators…”

• “Imagine a world where no one was judged…?”

• “For the purpose of this debate, we define…?”

Who is expected to listen silently and take notes to prepare their team’s rebuttals?

• The affirmative team

• The opposition

• The audience

• The adjudicators

What is one of the first tasks of the 1st negative speaker?

• Deliver the closing statement

• Rebut the opponent’s arguments and redefine terms

• Present the audience’s feedback

• Introduce the next motion

Which of these is given as a beginner‑level sample hook?

• “Nothing beats cycling.”

• “Today I will outline three points.”

• “For the purpose of this debate, we define…?”

• “Thank you for listening.”