Kahoot: Public Forum Debate Basics (15 Questions)

What does PF stand for in debate?

• Professional Forum

• Public Forum

• Private Forum

• Political Forum

What is the main goal of PF debate?

• Memorizing facts

• Critical thinking, research, and understanding policy

• Winning at all costs

• Reading speeches aloud

How is the topic of a PF debate worded?

• As a question

• As a resolution

• As a statement of opinion

• As a title

How many debaters are on each team?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the four types of PF speeches?

• Constructive, Rebuttal, Summary, Final Focus

• Opening, Closing, Summary, Crossfire

• Constructive, Argument, Summary, Closing

• Introduction, Rebuttal, Argument, Conclusion

Which teammate delivers the Constructive and Summary speeches?

• First teammate

• Second teammate

• Both teammates

• The coach

Which teammate delivers the Rebuttal and Final Focus speeches?

• First teammate

• Second teammate

• Both teammates

• The judge

What does “prepared debate” mean?

• Teams prepare for both sides before the round

• Teams make up arguments on the spot

• Teams memorize only one side

• Teams only research topics during the debate

How is it decided which team represents the pro or con side?

• Teacher’s choice

• Random selection

• Coin flip

• First team to arrive

What is a “contention” in PF debate?

• A funny story

• A key argument that explains impacts

• A type of speech

• A crossfire question