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Debate & Argument Review
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Which of these combinations represent the elements of debate?
Refute-Rebutt-Recuse
Left-Center-Right
Pro-Con-Rebuttal
Intro-Evidence-Conclusion
2
True or False: Denzel Washington was the star of the "The Great Debaters."
True
False
3
How many candidates for Mayor of Chicago participated in the AARP Chicago/ WGN TV mayoral debate last month?
Two
Four
Nine
Five
4
What resources do you have to prepare for the test on Wednesday?
The study guide that we did in class on Feb. 7
All of the above
The updated study guide posted to the Google Classroom
This Kahoot
5
True or False: Good information is available at Wikipedia
False
True
6
As a technique used to convince an audience, Ethos relies on what?
Experts
Existentialism
Evidence
Effects
7
"Counter argument" is to Argumentative Writing as "____________" is to Debate
Refutation
Renewal
Rebuttal
Resistance
8
Which of these Internet suffixes is the least reliable when seeking solid evidence?
.com
.org
.gov
.edu
9
True or False: There are no college scholarships available for students skilled at debating.
False
True
10
Which of the three techniques of convincing an audience is most effective for you?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
all of the above
11
True or False: Every presidential debate in history has been limited to the Democratic and Republican nominees.
False
True
12
What college won the first National Debate Tournament in 1947?
Yale University
Southeastern State University
Princeton University
Emory University
13
The memory phrase of DAFORESTI makes up a series of tools you can use to strengthen your argument.
True
False
14
In an Argumentative Essay, the reader gets information from...
Wikipedia
The reader's phone
The resources used in the essay
The writer and the writer only
15
The term "critical analysis" refers to what?
Creating an strong foundation in your argument
Establishing the questionable accuracy of your opponents statements
Making very clear the connection between your thesis and the evidence
Demonstating there is only one possible correct answer
16
Which writing style has a writer look at two sides of a topic, examine them both, and reach a conclusion?
Rogerian
Toulmin
Caligraphy
Subjective
17
As a technique used to convince an audience, Pathos relies on what?
Presentation
Emotion
Execution
Clarity
18
What organization hosted presidential debates between 1975 and 1985?
The League of Women Voters
CNN
The Commission on Presidential Debates
Twitter
19
True or False: You should never use first-hand experience in an introduction, as it suggests bias on your part.
True
False
20
What is a good description of 'debate'?
Three stages of public discussion
A formal argument
Five steps toward a conclusion
Two people behind podiums
21
A victory in debate comes as a result of a ...
race to the trophy
decision by the audience or judges
totalling up of points on a scoresheet
coin flip
22
There are six kinds of debate rebuttal -- which one of these is NOT one of the six?
Illogical
Unreasonable
Unsuccessful
Principled
23
An argumentative essay that includes errors in spelling and punctuation is...
...going to prove its point to the reader anyway.
...going to be taken less seriously as a result of the mistakes.
...in need of editing software
...going to be graded based on its evidence, not its execution
24
True or False: There will be a 30 point test on Wednesday of this week.
True
False
25
Why should you consider your audience in crafting an augumentative essay or planning a debate?
So you can better plan a post-debate dinner party.
So you can point them out by name during the debate
So you can plan evidence and arguments that will be most effective
So you don't give them wrong information
26
What are the four steps to a debate?
Introduction-Resolution-Confirmation-Judging
Introduction-Evidence-Rebuttal-Conclusion
Claim-Reason-Support-Warrant
Introduction-Vocalization-Confusion-Conclusion
27
Argumentative writing begins with...
A hypothetical question
A sharpened pencil
A story from the writer's past
A topic or thesis statement
28
What is point of a 'hook' in an introduction?
It is an element that makes the topic relevant to the audience
It is an acronym for "humble offer of knowledge"
It is the fact on which an argument is suspended upon
It is the rythymic turn of phrase that catches a listener's ear
29
Why do you want to assess the audience as you start an essay or debate planning?
You can think about what the audience already knows or believes
All of the above
You can avoid making points that are irrelevant to the audience
You can think about what is important to the audience
30
A debate begins with...
The donning of formal debate costumes
A claim or resolution
An introduction of the people debating
A question from the judge
31
Both debate and argumentative writing focus on...
proving a statement to be demonstrablty and objectively true
fairly showing both sides of an argument
everyone having their own opinion
convincing people to do what you tell them
32
Which is the best and clearest claim for a debate?
"Coke Zero versus Diet Coke"
"The debate regarding the Beatles and the Rolling Stones can't be solved."
"The driving age should be shifted to 14"
"Snow days are best when there is snow but only a little bit of cold."
33
What school won the 2021 and 2022 National Debate Tournaments?
University of Chicago
Dartmouth
Georgetown
Harvard
34
Which of these is NOT one of the basic elements of debate?
Evidence
Pro
Con
Rebuttal
35
How important is it to have a clear understanding of "critical analysis" for the test?
Somewhat important
Absolutely critical!!!
Not important at all
Fairly important
36
Which of these is NOT an effective way to begin a counter argument or rebuttal?
"He cannot possibly be serious in saying..."
"My opponent raises a valid point in saying..."
"While it is true that..."
"I would concede that..."
37
As a technique used to convince an audience, Logos relies on what?
A foundation of facts and logic
Being colorful and interesting to the audience
A foundation of small plastic parts
Being well known and trusted by an audience
38
Which of these skills are NOT developed in argument and debate?
Listening
Juggling
Seeing other perspectives
Speaking
