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Formal Debate - Assessment Practice
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Practice for the Formal Debate Assessment
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1
Who decides which side wins a debate?
the negative
the moderator
the affirmative
judges
2
Which is
NOT
considered strong evidence?
examples
general quotations and testimonies
facts statistics
quotations and testimonies from experts
3
Which role ensures that the rules of the debate are followed?
audience
moderator
negative
affirmative
4
Which retorical technique is designed to build a speaker's credibiltiy by appealling to
an authority
?
logos
ethos
pathos
momos
5
A
claim
consists of a
reason and evidence
.
True
False
6
What is another name for the
topic
of the debate?
affirmate
counterclaim
resolution
rebuttal
7
A formal debate
must
have set rules and guidelines to maintain order.
True
False
8
Which side of the debate argues
in favor
of the
resolution?
audience
affirmative
moderator
negative
9
Which is considered evidence form an
unreliable
source?
books written by enthusiasts
education, government, and organization websites
news articles from reputable sources
statistics that have been peer-reviewed
10
Which is
NOT
important when active listening?
having a huge frown and shaking your head while the other side is speaking
looking at the speaker
taking notes on what the speaker is saying
paying close attention to the speaker
11
Why are debates between candidates for government office important?
People learn more about candidates' perspectives on important issues
To determine which candidate can best follow the rules
To determine which candidate has the smoothest, silkiest voice
Entertainment
12
Which is considered
weak
evidence in support of a claim?
a personal opinion
examples
statistics
facts
13
Which retorical technique is designed to appeal to
emotion
?
loco grande
ethos
logos
pathos
14
Which strong retorical technique is designed to appeal to
logic
?
ethos
logos
pathos
chochos
15
What is the overall
purpose
of having a debate?
to entertain the audience with an argument
to rebutt a claim
to research relevant facts and statistics
to convince an audience that one side is more valid than another.
