Resolution & Roles
This is the official statement or topic that two sides choose to debate.
What word describes facts, data, statistics, or expert quotes used to back up a claim?
What is evidence?
What does the acronym C-E-W-I stand for?
What is claim, evidence, warrant, and impact?
A debater uses tools of persuasion to convince an audience of what?
What is to convince the audience to agree with their claim, or that their claim is correct?
What do debaters call the period when opponents ask each other direct questions?
What is cross-examination?
The side that agrees with the resolution and argues for change is called this.
What do we call the explanation that connects evidence to a claim?
What is warrant?
When researching information and evidence, it is always important to check your...
Which persuasion tool uses logic, numbers, and facts to convince an audience?
What is logos?
What is the specialized note-taking system debaters use to track arguments during a round?
What is flowing?
The side that disagrees with the resolution and argues to keep things the same is called this.
What is negative?
"Police departments should use body cameras."
This statement is an example of what?
What is a claim?
These statements typically follow the format of "If everyone believed this claim, then this would be the outcome."
What is warrant?
Which persuasion tool builds trust by showing you are fair, honest, and researched?
What is ethos?
When do debaters get an opportunity to specifically point out flaws and answer counterclaims?
What is a rebuttal?
Name the single statement that says what you believe is true.
What is claim?
Which persuasion tool uses stories and emotion to connect with the audience?
What is pathos?
What do you need to use during a rebuttal to support your claims?
What is evidence?
Which term explains the affect of the resolution on the world or society?
What is impact?
"We should keep more parks open because studies show they improve health, and I grew up healthier playing outside."
This sentence uses which 2 tools of persuasion?
"Pizza can have many different flavors and toppings, so there is no rule that pizza must only be savory. The sweet and salty combination can make pizza more enjoyable for some people."
Is this statement considered a cross-examination, or a rebuttal?
What is a rebuttal?