The Great Debaters

What was the name of the group Mr. Tolson was working with in secret?

• Southern Tenant Farmers' Union

• Farmers Association

• Sharecroppers group

• Men who gather

Who became a famous poet?

• Samantha Booke

• Henry Lowe

• Mr. Tolson

• James Farmer, Jr.

What is an argument that attempts to prove one side of the argument over the opposite side

• Debate

• Syllogism

• Major Premise

• Propostion

In an argument, the first position that is for

• Affirmative

• Negative

• Primary Source

• Syllogism

competition in which two opposing teams make speeches to support their arguments and disagree with those of the other team.

• debate

• claim

• resolution

• rebuttal

What is a "cross-examination" in a debate?

• Discussing with teammates

• Questioning the opponent's arguments

• A break between sessions

• Writing a summary

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What is the primary goal of a debate?

• To present various performances

• To persuade or convince an audience

• To summarize a book

• To entertain with jokes

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Which skill is most crucial for a debater?

• Ability to draw

• Ability to listen

• Ability to run fast

• Ability to cook

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In a debate, what is the purpose of the opening statement?

• To greet the audience

• To present the main arguments

• To thank the participants

• To conclude the discussion

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Match the following

• Research and Preparation

• The debate team practices their arguments repeatedly, refining and adjusting them until they are confident in their delivery.

• Practice and Rehearsal

• The team members deliver their arguments with passion and conviction, using rhetorical techniques

• Delivery

• During the debate, the team members listen carefully to the arguments of the opposing team

• Listening and Response

• They work to craft a clear and compelling argument that is backed up by solid evidence.

• Argument Development

• The Wiley College debate team spends a significant amount of time researching and preparing their arguments.