Effective Crossfire Questioning Techniques

The video tutorial from the THS APE Club explains how to ask effective crossfire questions in debates. It outlines four key points: being concise, making a point, forcing an impact, and making the opponent choose a side. Each point is illustrated with examples and explanations to improve questioning techniques. The video concludes with a summary of these strategies.

What is the main purpose of the APE Club video tutorial?

• To teach how to debate effectively

• To explain the benefits of technology

• To demonstrate how to ask good crossfire questions

• To discuss the impact of personal data

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key points for a good crossfire question?

• Force an impact

• Use complex vocabulary

• Make a point

• Be concise

Why is it important to be concise in a crossfire question?

• To save time and make the question clear

• To impress the judge with vocabulary

• To confuse the opponent

• To include as much information as possible

What is a better alternative to using long quotes in questions?

• Using a tagline

• Adding more context

• Quoting multiple sources

• Using complex words

How can you make a point in a crossfire question?

• By asking a yes/no question

• By quoting extensively

• By challenging the opponent's impact

• By avoiding direct questions

What is the risk of asking a question without your own impact?

• It confuses the judge

• It allows the opponent to elaborate on their impact

• It strengthens your argument

• It makes the question more concise

Why should you avoid yes/no questions in crossfire?

• They confuse the judge

• They are too complex

• They allow the opponent to easily dismiss the question

• They take too much time

What should you do if your opponent's rebuttal contradicts their framework?

• Change your own framework

• Agree with their rebuttal

• Ignore it

• Ask a question highlighting the contradiction

What is the benefit of making your opponent choose a side?

• It simplifies the debate

• It allows you to avoid answering questions

• It confuses the judge

• It forces them to commit to a stance

What is the main takeaway from the video tutorial?

• To focus on the opponent's framework

• To use complex vocabulary in questions

• To apply the four key points in crossfire questions

• To avoid asking questions