IvyPrep HCM| Debate Basics May24

What are arguments in a debate backed by?

• Personal opinions

• Reasons and evidence

• Random facts

• Emotions

Answer explanation

Arguments in a debate are backed by reasons and evidence, not personal opinions, random facts, or emotions.

What is debate primarily about?

• Winning arguments

• Critical thinking, effective communication, and understanding different perspectives

• Memorizing facts

• Speaking the longest

Answer explanation

Debate is primarily about critical thinking, effective communication, and understanding different perspectives.

What does the affirmative team do at the beginning of the debate?

• Closes the debate

• States the issue

• Rebuttals

• Judges the arguments

Answer explanation

The affirmative team states the issue at the beginning of the debate, setting the context for the arguments to follow.

What is the purpose of closing arguments in a debate?

• To introduce new points

• To summarize main points, address opposing viewpoints, and call to action

• To restate the introduction

• To engage in cross-examination

Answer explanation

To summarize main points, address opposing viewpoints, and call to action

Who decides the winner at the end of a debate?

• The audience

• The participants themselves

• A mutual third party called the adjudicator

• The host of the event

Answer explanation

The winner at the end of a debate is decided by a mutual third party called the adjudicator, who evaluates the arguments and performance of the participants.

Which term refers to countering or challenging the opposing team's argument with evidence and reasoning?

• Affirmative

• Cross-examination

• Rebuttal

• Motion

Answer explanation

The term 'Rebuttal' refers to countering or challenging the opposing team's argument with evidence and reasoning.

What is a debate motion?

• A clear and factual statement

• A statement or proposition presented for discussion, often controversial

• A question with a definitive answer

• A random topic chosen for fun

Answer explanation

A debate motion is a statement or proposition presented for discussion, often controversial, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in debate terminology?

• Affirmative

• Opposition

• Counter-argument

• Anecdote

Answer explanation

Anecdote is NOT typically included in debate terminology as it is a personal story or example, not a formal argument or position.

Which skills does debate encourage?

• Memorization and recitation

• Empathy, respect, and understanding different viewpoints

• Avoiding public speaking

• Ignoring opposing viewpoints

Answer explanation

Debate encourages empathy, respect, and understanding different viewpoints, not memorization, recitation, avoiding public speaking, or ignoring opposing viewpoints.

What is the correct order of components in a debate structure?

• Rebuttals, Cross-examinations, Opening statements, Closing statements

• Opening statements, Cross-examinations, Rebuttals, Closing statements

• Cross-examinations, Rebuttals, Opening statements, Closing statements

• Closing statements, Rebuttals, Cross-examinations, Opening statements

Answer explanation

The correct order of components in a debate structure is Opening statements, Cross-examinations, Rebuttals, Closing statements.