DEBATE
What statement comes first in the simplified Lincoln-Douglas debate?
Opening statement
What does V in PVLEGS stand for?
Voice
A parrot
What musical instrument is known as the “king of instruments” and is played using a keyboard?
The Piano
What is the famous landmark in India that is known for its white marble and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
Taj Mahal
Name PVLEGS
Poise, voice, life, eye contact, gestures, speed
The miming exercise
What is the flightless bird native to Antarctica
A penguin
What musical term refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played?
What is the ancient wonder in Egypt, a colossal structure with the head of a human and the body of a lion?
The Great Sphinx of Giza (or just "the Sphinx")
What are the 3 statements for the Lincoln-Douglas debate structure in this class?
Opening statement, rebuttal, closing statement
What are key terms in our opening statements?
Terms related to our debate that help the audience better understand the argument.
What iconic Australian animal is known for carrying its young in a pouch?
A kangaroo
What type of musical group is made up of singers who harmonize together without any instrumental accompaniment?
An a cappella group
What is the natural landmark in Australia with a large coral reef system known for its rich biodiversity?
The great barrier reef
What does LIFE mean in our voice?
To express passion and emotion in our voice
What does "contention" mean in the debate world?
In the debate world, the word “contention” means a point, claim, or assertion.
What primate is our closest living relative in the animal kingdom?
A Chimpanzee
The brass instrument is known for its bright and powerful sound and is commonly used in marching bands/to wake you up
The trumpet
What is the natural wonder in South America that is the largest river by volume and is home to diverse wildlife?
the Amazon River
What kind of exercise will help us be poised?
A breathing exercise
What is a prebuttal?
Anticipate what the other team might say against your position and discuss it in the opening statement
What large reptile is found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats?
Crocodile
The famous composer who is known for his “Moonlight Sonata” and his Symphony No. 5
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the iconic landmark in the United States, a sculpture located in South Dakota’s Black Hills?
Mount Rushmore