Brain stem progress test

When researching for a debate, you should...

• always search both affirmative and negative points

• only research from your position

• only search 3 points to debate

• Don't research and just give your opinion

A motion is...

• an opinion of a debater

• the topic for debate

• the question by a judge

• something else

When the first speaker rises and does an introduction, what should they do?

• only introduce their team and the topic

• introduce their team, the topic and the points their team will argue and define some words

• Speak for 2 minutes

• not say too much

Being neutral in a debate means

• you don't like the motion

• you prefer the affirmative side

• you don't want to take affirmative or negative side

• you don't think your team understands

When you don't agree with the debate motion but still follow the team, you are...

• playing the joker

• playing both sides

• playing devil's advocate

• playing ping pong

When someone has risen to debate, you should...

• sit quietly

• listen and update your debate

• shout out the correct answer

• ignore everyone and act like a clown

You are allowed to use your computer in class to...

• educational purposes or as instructed by the teacher

• for personal use

• to play games

• to browse social media

Debate team mates should

• argue with each other

• refuse to listen to opposing viewpoints

• Quietly tell their team mate of any rebuttal they might think of

• interrupt each other constantly

What is an anecdote?

• A long and boring story about a fictional incident or person.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

• A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.

Every speaker in a debate should

• interrupt and talk over others

• ignore opposing viewpoints

• use personal attacks

• present arguments and engage in respectful and constructive discussion