Questions in Debate

What is NOT TRUE about using questions while debating?

• They can help you create stronger arguments

• You should mainly using them during rebuttals

• They can help you figure out whether the opposition's arguments are illogical

• They are very important for POIs

What IS NOT one the 5Ws in questioning?

• Who

• What

• Why

• Whatever

Which two question types are the best to test whether your argument or reasoning is logical?

• Why

• What

• When

• How

True or False: You shouldn't use rhetorical questions when making a rebuttal

• True

• False

Which of these rebuttals focuses on whether an argument is exaggerated?

• Principled

• Effectiveness

• Mitigation

Which of these rebuttals focuses on whether an argument is ethical?

• Principled

• Effectiveness

• Mitigation

Which of these rebuttals focuses on whether an argument is logical?

• Principled

• Effectiveness

• Mitigation

Which IS NOT a normal POI?

• A question about one of the other team's points

• A time to give one of your team's arguments

• A time to give an argument explaining why the other team's point is wrong

True or False: You can ask for a POI just by raising your hand and not saying anything

• True

• False

Which is NOT true about POIs?

• Your POI should only be around 15 seconds long

• You should use them to attack any small mistakes or details

• Don't just reword one of your own arguments

• You can only ask for a POI after the first minute and before the last minute of someone's speech