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Debate Skills Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a debate?

a)

To agree with everyone

b)

To express personal stories

c)

To present and defend different opinions

d)

To argue both sides of an issue using evidence

2.

In a debate, who supports the resolution or topic?

a)

The opposition

b)

The proposition

c)

The moderator

d)

The rebuttal

3.

What does “rebuttal” mean in a debate?

a)

Asking the judge to stop the debate

b)

Agreeing with the other team

c)

Responding to the other team's arguments

d)

Repeating your main point

4.

What is the role of the moderator?

a)

To control time and keep order

b)

To join one of the teams

c)

To take notes

d)

To present a closing statement

5.

What is ethos in persuasive speaking?

a)

Emotional appeal

b)

The speaker’s credibility and character

c)

Logical reasoning

d)

Repetition of key phrases

6.

What is logos in an argument?

a)

The use of facts and logic

b)

A personal story

c)

The speaker’s popularity

d)

A funny example

7.

What is pathos designed to do in a speech?

a)

Confuse the audience

b)

Appeal to the audience's emotions

c)

Show professional experience

d)

Prove your opponent wrong

8.

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

a)

Giving strong evidence

b)

Attacking the person, not the argument

c)

Rebutting a counterclaim

d)

Asking a thoughtful question

9.

Why is it important to research before a debate?

a)

So you can memorize your speech

b)

To provide strong evidence and prepare rebuttals

c)

To impress the moderator

d)

To sound more emotional

10.

What makes a debate argument strong?

a)

Using long sentences

b)

A clear claim, strong reasoning, and evidence

c)

Speaking louder than others

d)

Changing your opinion quickly