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How to debate

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a resolution

a)

A specific type of argument

b)

A type of debate

c)

The rules for debate

d)

Another word for the topic of the debate

2.

What is a claim?

a)

The topic of the debate

b)

A point that you make to support your side

c)

A style of debate

d)

Another word for the evidence you use

3.

A warrant is defined as:

a)

The structure for an argument

b)

The evidence used to support the argument

c)

why your argument matters

d)

The logic and reasoning behind how your evidence proves your claim

4.

An impact is defined as:

a)

The evidence used to support the claim

b)

Why your argument matters

c)

The specific points you use to prove your side

d)

A method for determining who has the burden of proof.

5.

Which of these is NOT part of the debate process?

a)

finding a topic

b)

researching your topic

c)

delivering a speech on the fly

d)

practicing your speech

e)

preparing for the rebuttal

6.

What is a claim?

a)

an arguable statement

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

one of the four sides of debate

7.

What are characteristics of a good debater?

a)

making eye contact & speaking clearly

b)

strong arguments that support their claim

c)

using ethos, pathos, logos

d)

all the above

8.

What distinguishes a debate from a regular argument?

a)

Debates are longer

b)

Debates involve more people

c)

Debates have no clear winner

d)

Debates have rules

9.
What is a debate?
a)
It is a collective discussion technique
b)
It is a gathering of people with a common purpose
c)
A mixed technique to discuss a topic
d)
It is a gathering of people to agree on a topic
10.

How do you write a C/W/I

a)

Using a resolution

b)

using a paragraph

c)

using a under sentence from your paragraph

d)

using your title