Debate Terms

A debater who offers an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, the affirmative team has to prove the resolution true while the negative has to prove the resolution false.

• interchange

• rebuttal

• interchange

• burden of proof

These types of speeches are done in which debaters introduce their position and advocacy. These are the first two speeches in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.

• interchange

• refutation

• constructive

• forum

These speeches are shorter speeches later in the debate in which debaters argue over issues that were built during the constructive speeches.

• resolution

• forum

• rebuttal

• interchange

This refers to published literature introduced into the debate to provide support for an argument.

• contention

• evidence

• explore

• cross-ex

The job of the lead debater is to

• Speak during the constructive and present the overall argument.

• Ask the opposing team questions about their stance.

• Sum up the main points at the end of the debate.

• Respond to questions posed by the other team.

Which position announces the debate resolution and calls the debate to order?

• Closer

• Rebutter

• Moderator

• Question Asker

Which two positions speak toward the end of the debate and must add to their arguments based on what has already been discussed earlier on?

• Question Responder

• Closer

• Rebutter

• Lead Debater

Which team speaks first at the beginning of the debate and gives their opening statements?

• Affirmative

• Negative

Which team speaks last at the end of the debate, summing up their main points?

• Affirmative

• Negative

What is the name of the formal debate style we are using?

• Stephen-Douglas Debate

• Abraham-Lincoln Debate

• Lincoln-Douglas Debate

• Presidential Style Debate