Debate Review - team 202

How many speaker are there in a WSC-format debate?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• idk

Answer explanation

A team in the World Scholar's Cup (WSC) team debate format consists of three students, though two-person teams are allowed but are at a scoring disadvantage. Three students per team is the standard, from the same or different schools, and all three members usually participate in each debate round, though different members can speak in different debates throughout the competition. 

How many types of motion are there??

(a)  

Which of these is: Motion that requires a change or a specific action?

• Policy

• Value

• Moral

• Hypothetical

What is this: a formal discussion on a topic

• A debate

• A motion

• A team

• Something else

How many teams are there in a debate and what are they??

• 2 teams consists of Affirmative and Negative

• 2 teams consists of Proposition and Opposition

• 3 teams consists of Affirmative and Negative and Reply

• I'm not sure

What's your leader's name =))

(a)  

Do you like to debate??

• Yes, of course

• No, never

• It's okay..

• I not so sure, maybe yes and no..

How long does each speaker typically have in a WSC debate?

• 3 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

What does the FIRST speaker do?

• Says the team’s main ideas and explains the topic

• Makes jokes

• Only asks questions

• Ends the debate

What should debaters AVOID during the debate?

• Listening carefully

• Shouting or interrupting too much

• Speaking clearly

• Using examples and evidences