Debates

Debates

University

15 Qs

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Debates

Debates

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.8, RI.11-12.5, RI.9-10.5

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of using persuasive language in debates?

To confuse the opponent

To move the judges beyond the natural impact of the argument

To introduce new arguments

To summarize the debate

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the term "nuance" imply in a debate context?

An unrealistic analysis

A very detailed analysis or specific part of an argument

A false choice presented by the opponent

A basic summary of the debate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a "false dichotomy?"

A false choice presented by the opponent

An unrealistic analysis

A specific part of an argument

A detailed analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "slippery slope" describe in debate terminology?

A detailed analysis

A specific part of an argument

A false choice

An unrealistic analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can loaded words benefit a debater?

By allowing the audience to fill in analysis

By making arguments longer

By simplifying complex ideas

By confusing the judges

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of "analysis" in debates?

It refers to the opponents' arguments

It is used to describe the ideas that prove your point

It is a term for the conclusion of the debate

It is used to describe the process of questioning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important to discuss the impacts on individuals in debates?

To make arguments more complex

To lengthen the debate

To confuse the opponent

To show accurate outcomes and make them seem important

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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