Debate Skills and Techniques

Annie from Speaking Schools Australasia introduces the Conquering Debating Series, focusing on rebuttal, a key aspect of debating. The video outlines three steps to build a strong rebuttal: summarizing the opponent's argument, explaining its flaws, and proving why your team is better. An example debate on 'books vs. movies' illustrates these steps. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is one key element that distinguishes debating from public speaking?

• Audience engagement

• Voice modulation

• Rebuttal

• Presentation skills

What is the first step in constructing a strong rebuttal?

• Summarize the opponent's argument

• Provide examples

• Compare both sides

• Use persuasive language

Why is it important to choose persuasive arguments in a rebuttal?

• To extend the debate time

• To convince the adjudicator

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the opponent

What is the ultimate goal in a debate according to the video?

• To entertain the audience

• To prove the other team wrong

• To show why your team is better

• To confuse the opponent

In the example given, what is the affirmative team's main point about books?

• Books are easier to access

• Books are more informative

• Books are more entertaining

• Books allow imagination to flow

According to the affirmative team, why might movies limit imagination?

• They are expensive

• They provide only one perspective

• They are too long

• They require special equipment

What is the negative team's counter-argument about books and imagination?

• Books are expensive

• Books are outdated

• Books are too lengthy

• Books are hard to visualize

How do movies help imagination according to the negative team?

• By providing sound effects

• By having famous actors

• By showing new creatures and worlds

• By being shorter than books

What should you do if you enjoyed the video?

• Ignore it

• Share it with friends

• Criticize it

• Delete it

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Subscribe to the channel

• Join a debate club

• Watch a movie

• Write a book