Debate Fundamentals
Evidence and Support
Formal Debate Structure
100

What are the two main types of debate situations that require persuasive skills?  

  1. Negotiation and Presentation  

  2. Trial and Presentation  

  3. Trial and Negotiation  

  4. Presentation and Counter-argument  

Trial and Negotiation

100

Which of these is a type of evidence commonly used in debates?  

  1. Opinions  

  2. Facts  

  3. Hypotheticals  

  4. Assumptions  

Facts

100

What are the two teams called in a formal debate?  

  1. Affirmative and Negative  

  2. Proposer and Opposer  

  3. Supporter and Challenger  

  4. Argumentative and Defensive  

Proposer and Opposer

200

In debate, what does the "A.R.E." model stand for?  

  1. Assertion, Reason, Evidence  

  2. Assertion, Reasoning, Example  

  3. Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence  

  4. Argument, Reasoning, Example  

Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence

200

Why is evidence a powerful tool in debates?  

  1. It makes the speaker appear more confident  

  2. It allows new ideas to be presented  

  3. It adds credibility and shifts the argument’s weight to the audience or opponents  

  4. It forces the opponent to concede  

It adds credibility and shifts the argument’s weight to the audience or opponents

200

What is the purpose of the "Conclusion" section in a debate speech?  

  1. To present new arguments  

  2. To summarize the case and make a persuasive appeal  

  3. To directly respond to every opponent’s point  

  4. To introduce new evidence  

To summarize the case and make a persuasive appeal

300

Why is debate considered vital for a civilized society?  

  1. It helps people avoid disagreements  

  2. It allows people to resolve conflicts peacefully through structured argument  

  3. It helps people avoid making mistakes  

  4. It makes everyone agree on the same ideas

It allows people to resolve conflicts peacefully through structured argument

300

What type of logic is used when drawing conclusions from examples or experiences?  

  1. Deductive logic  

  2. Inductive logic  

  3. Circular reasoning  

  4. Analogical reasoning  

Inductive logic

300

What does a vote after a formal debate typically determine?  

  1. Which side had the best arguments  

  2. Which side should rephrase their arguments 

  3. Which side used the most evidence 

  4. Which side has more members  

Which side had the best arguments

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