Debate Structure and Responsibilities

Debate Structure and Responsibilities

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video reviews the speaking times and structure of a Lincoln Douglas debate round. It covers the affirmative constructive speech, cross-examinations by both sides, the negative constructive speech, and the final rebuttals. The video also discusses the importance of defending and attacking cases, as well as identifying key voting issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of this video?

To review speaking times for a debate round

To analyze past debate rounds

To introduce new debate topics

To discuss debate strategies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the Affirmative Constructive speech?

5 minutes

6 minutes

7 minutes

8 minutes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary task of the speaker during the Affirmative Constructive?

To ask questions

To summarize the debate

To deliver the affirmative case

To attack the opponent's case

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of eye contact during the Affirmative Constructive?

To intimidate the opponent

To engage the judge

To distract the audience

To confuse the opponent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who asks questions during the first Cross Examination?

The audience

The negative

The affirmative

The judge

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does the Cross Examination by the Negative last?

3 minutes

2 minutes

4 minutes

5 minutes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the negative debater prepare for the Cross Examination?

A closing statement

A list of questions

A new argument

A summary of the debate

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