Debate: Ch. 1 - 4 Test

The difference between a debate and an argument is:

• A debate is a structured discussion, while an argument is often more emotional and personal.

• A debate always ends in agreement, while an argument never does.

• A debate is only about politics, while an argument is about any topic.

• A debate involves shouting, while an argument is always calm.

To 'Refute' means to:

• Prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false

• Support a statement with evidence

• Ignore a statement or argument

• Repeat a statement without evidence

A ________________ is a structured argument with rules, usually involving two sides presenting opposing viewpoints. What is this called?

• Formal Debate

• Open Discussion

• Casual Argument

• Informal Debate

Sophistry refers to which of the following?

• A clever but misleading argument

• A type of ancient architecture

• A form of physical exercise

• A traditional style of painting

The 'Socratic Method' is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue that stimulates critical thinking, typically by asking and answering what?

• questions

• commands

• stories

• instructions

'Rhetoric' means:

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• A type of scientific experiment

• A form of physical exercise

• A mathematical equation

'Propositions' in debate are:

• Statements or assertions that are argued for or against

• The final decision of the debate

• The audience members

• The rules of the debate

Debate is the most complex form of settling a disagreement.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT one of the four roles of debate?

• Analyzing issues

• Discovering truth

• Finding solutions

• Making rules

• Understanding opposing views

According to the image, debate can be used socially, religiously, and politically. Give one example of how debate can be used in a social context.

• Jurors sharing their opinions to sway other jurors to their side; each member of a family making an argument for a summer vacay spot; forming a labor union.

• A priest delivering a sermon to a congregation; a religious leader interpreting scripture; a church council voting on doctrine.

• A politician giving a campaign speech; lawmakers arguing a bill; a president addressing the nation.

• A scientist presenting research findings at a conference; a mathematician solving equations on a board; a doctor diagnosing a patient.