Rebuttal Types Quiz WSDC Intermediate

Which rebuttal type reduces the severity or importance of the opponent's point?

• Flip

• Deny

• Minimize

• Outweigh

What does it mean to flip an argument?

• Accept it but argue it's minor

• Prove it’s false

• Compare harms and benefits

• Turn it into a benefit for your side

“That might happen, but it’s rare and has little impact.” This is an example of:

• Deny

• Flip

• Minimize

• Outweigh

“Actually, that proves our point instead.” This line uses which rebuttal?

• Flip

• Deny

• Mitigate

• Compare

Which rebuttal directly challenges the truth or logic of an argument?

• Outweigh

• Flip

• Deny

• Mitigate

You argue that the opponent's harm is real but smaller than your benefit. Which strategy is that?

• Flip

• Minimize

• Outweigh

• Deny

Which rebuttal type turns an opponent's disadvantage into your advantage?

• Flip

• Minimize

• Deny

• Outweigh

“Your data is outdated and no longer valid.” This is most likely a:

• Flip

• Minimize

• Outweigh

• Deny

You argue that your harm affects more people than the opponent’s benefit. This is:

• Minimize

• Flip

• Outweigh

• Deny

A rebuttal that says “the problem exists, but it's not widespread” is:

• Deny

• Flip

• Minimize

• Outweigh