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Debate Quiz

Authored by Lisa Beazley

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

Debate Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A good definition for debate is

a confrontation in which people cross lines to prove to each other who or what is right

presenting a

persuasive opinion

a logical,

objective discussion to

determine what is right

to persuade someone using whatever methods necessary in order to win, as long as you don't physically fight

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the benefits of learning debate?

To convince parents to allow you to do something,

To mediate between friends or family

To argue for something in your job

To argue why something shouldn't happen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of Lincoln-Douglas Debate (LD)?

One debater speaks at a time, Fast pace, Time limits, Only delivering speeches, no rebuttals or cross-examination

Two debaters take turns, Fast pace, Time limits, Combination of delivering speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examination

Two debaters speak at the same time, Slow pace, Time limits, Only delivering speeches, no rebuttals or cross-examination

One debater speaks at a time, Slow pace, No time limits, Only delivering speeches, no rebuttals or cross-examination

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An opening statement is a speech you prepare in advance

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to refute something in a debate?

To attempt to prove something incorrect

To defend, explain, or make excuses for by reasoning

To prove it to be false or incorrect

To mark the outline of

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a counterargument in a debate?

To win the debate

To summarize the case

To acknowledge arguments that go against the main argument.

To present a persuasive opinion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tyrell ______ that Corniya made a good argument, but he still felt he was right.

refuted

acknowleged

evaluated

delineated

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