WSD 3/4 Flashcard (lozo)

Front

Which of the following best explains how to generate multiple reasoning points in a debate?
By focusing on different dimensions of the issue,
By repeating the same point with slight variations,
By identifying unrelated examples,
By emphasizing only one stakeholder group

Back

By focusing on different dimensions of the issue

Front

Which stakeholders are most directly affected by the motion "This House Would Ban Animal Testing"?

Back

Animals and consumers

Front

How should a debater characterize a stakeholder to strengthen their argument?

Back

By describing their vulnerabilities and interests

Front

What is the primary purpose of an example in an argument?

Back

To demonstrate practical application

Front

What is the first step in a structured rebuttal?

Back

Identifying the core assumption

Front

Which of the following IMPROVES the quality of a rebuttal?
Using emotional appeals,
Providing counter-evidence,
Ignoring minor points,
Weighing their impacts against yours

Back

Weighing their impacts against yours

Front

In a debate, your opponent argues, "Banning homework improves student well-being." Which rebuttal strategy is most effective?

Back

Demonstrate that the well-being claim lacks logical reasons

Front

When weighing two impacts, what factor is most critical? Options: The number of stakeholders affected, The speaker’s personal opinion, The emotional appeal of the argument, The likelihood and magnitude of the impacts

Back

The likelihood and magnitude of the impacts

Front

What is the best way to weigh that one impact is more important than another?

Back

Highlight its immediacy and irreversibility

Front

Which of the following is NOT a valid basis for comparing ideas? Practicality, Cost-effectiveness, Speaker charisma, Ethical considerations

Back

Speaker charisma