Debate CFE Study Guide

What is the maximum speaking time for most speech events

• 7 minutes

• 9 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 12 minutes

What is the grace period for speaking in speech events?

• None

• 15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

In congressional debate, what should a bill MUST have?

• A title

• Take effect date

• Sections

• Evidence

Public Forum main argues resolutions on what?

• Philosophy

• Ethics

• Policy

Lincoln Douglas argues resolutions on what?

• Policy

• Philosophy

• Pathos

If a competitor in Public Forum wants to ask their opponent for their evidence, what is the evidence called?

• Evidence

• Warrant

• Card

Which speech event involves a script, cutting, and blocking?

• Original Oratory

• Informative

• Dramatic Interpretation

• Impromptu

Which speech event presents a problem, provides evidence, and offers a solution to the audience?

• Informative

• Original Oratory

• Impromptu

• Just Talk

Which part of Public Forum involves all four debaters asking questions?

• Rebuttal

• Cross-fire

• Grand Cross-fire

• Constructive

What is the speaking time for Congressional Debate?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes