WorksheetsDebate Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
competition in which two opposing teams make speeches to support their arguments and disagree with those of the other team.
debate
claim
resolution
rebuttal
the opinion about which the teams argue
claim
resolution
rebuttal
debate
agrees with the resolution.
affirmative team
negative team
judge
topic
disagrees with the resolution.
affirmative team
negative team
judge
topic
explains why one team disagrees with the other team (comeback).
resolution
rebuttal
opening statements
closing statements
Each of the following are examples of evidence EXCEPT
Examples
Common Sense
Expert Opinion
Facts/Statistics.
Wikipedia
The FIRST step in the process of debate
opening statement
arguments
rebuttal conference
rebuttal
closing statement
The SECOND step in the process of debate
opening statements
arguments
rebuttal conference
rebuttal
closing statement
The THIRD step in the process of debate
rebuttal conference
opening statement
arguments
rebuttal
closing statement
The FINAL step in the process of debate
opening statement
arguments
rebuttal conference
rebuttal
closing statement
An unstated, underlying message
assumption
qualifiers
counterargument
credibility
Reasons that run against a conclusion
counterargument
assumption
qualifiers
credibility
Accuracy, reasonableness, and support
credibility
qualifiers
counterarguments
assumption
All of the following are techniques of effective debate EXCEPT
Quote your opponent
Quote a famous person from history
Appeal to your audience's emotions
Speak softly so you don't scare anyone in the audience
The duty or responsibility to prove something; affirmative carries this
burden of proof
refute
status quo
rebuttal
The reason why your claim is true. If an argument does not have this, it may automatically disregarded by some judges.
bargain
warrant
resolution
compare
Arguing against constructive arguments made by the other debater.
warrant
forum
consult
refutation
This is a major argument in the debate. Affirmatives and negatives build their cases with this.
contention
burden of proof
forum
broker
Facts and examples that support your argument
moderator
opening statement
logic/evidence
Random Fact ?: Which two U.S. states don't observe Daylight Saving Time? (must choose 2 to get this answer correct)
Hawaii
Arizona
California
Vermont
Texas
