Debate Review

What is it called when you explain why the counterclaim is wrong or doesn't matter?

• Reclaim

• Rebuttal

• Countercounterclaim

• Conclusion

What is debate?

• Attacking an opponent in order to win

• Bickering about an object until time is up

• A logical, objective discussion to determine what is right

• Loosely structured arguments based on opinions

Which rebuttal is the strongest response to the counterclaim that students need to express themselves?

• Students do not have time to wash their uniforms each night.

• Uniforms are more affordable for most families.

• Students can still express themselves in many other ways.

• Some believe uniforms are unfair; however, they're idiots.

What is a counterclaim?

• Your position in an argument

• The opposing view of your claim

• The closing statement

• The counter where you claim something

What's it called when you explain what someone might say if they disagree with you?

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Otherclaim

• Reasons

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

• Teachers argue food distracts students

• Eating is during school hours is important

What is a resolution

• A specific type of argument

• A type of debate

• The rules for debate

• Another word for the topic of the debate

Which guideline for modern-day LD structure debates is correct?

• each side of the debate will give an opening speech without time limits

• each side will have a turn to speak without interruption

• neither side can ask the other side questions

• neither side will have prepared for the debate

A coin flip decides two things in total. They are:

• Speech or Debate

• Who goes first or what side you want

• The topic and who goes first

• Who goes first or team captain

Which of the following is false about debates?

• Can be informal

• Can be written

• Can use logic

• Can involve personal attacks on the opponent