PRE-INTERMEDIATE 23 DEBATE SKILLS

What is the primary purpose of a debate?

• To entertain the audience

• To present and defend a viewpoint

• To confuse the opponent

• To win a prize

What should the first speaker in a debate do?

• Present rebuttals

• Introduce the motion and main arguments

• Ask questions to the audience

• Conclude the debate

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a strong argument?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Guesswork

• Reasoning

What is the best way to ensure your speech is clear and understandable?

• Speak as quickly as possible

• Use complex vocabulary

• Organize your points logically

• Avoid eye contact

Why is eye contact important in a debate?

• It shows you are reading from a script

• It helps connect with the audience and demonstrate confidence

• It distracts your opponents

• It makes you look serious

What should you do if you forget a point during your speech?

• Panic and stop speaking

• Make up new points on the spot

• Take a deep breath and move on to the next point

• Ask the audience for help

How can using gestures improve your debate speech?

• By making you look aggressive

• By helping to emphasize important points

• By distracting the audience

• By making you speak faster

Which of the following is an effective rebuttal technique?

• Ignoring the opponent's points

• Directly contradicting the opponent's claims with evidence

• Complimenting the opponent

• Changing the topic

What is the role of the third speaker in a debate?

• To introduce new arguments

• To focus on rebutting the opponent's arguments and summing up the team's case

• To ask questions to the audience

• To conclude the debate without rebuttals

How can you make sure your arguments are persuasive?

• Use emotional language

• Base your arguments on facts and logical reasoning

• Speak louder than the opponent

• Use complicated words