If you simply read an outline in front of an audience, what is likely to happen?

The audience will have trouble paying attention

What is the main purpose of a rhetorical question?

To make an argument more convincing

What should a speaker's posture and demeanor be during a debate?

Stand up straight and remain calm and confident.

What's wrong with the following argument against cloning? "Cloning is the most dangerous science ever devised."

It doesn't use facts for support

What is the point of making eye contact with the audience?

Establishing a connection with the audience

What does it mean if a resource is scarce?

It means there isn't a lot of the resource.

Why do we learn history?

So we are not doomed to repeat its mistakes.

The study of physical features on Earth and how humans are effecting it.

Which of the following questions would make the best debate prompt?

Should the United States drill for oil in Alaska?

The study of government and the role of being a US citizen.

The study of how countries make money and regulate business.

What are the 4 main components of Social Studies?

geography, history, civics, and economics

Each of the following is definitely an example of hyperbole, except:

I've never seen a more beautiful sunset

Which of the following statements might appeal to the audience's sense of sympathy over using fossil fuels?

"I want my grandchildren to grow up in a world where the climate changes.

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1
What year was the Declaration of Independence written and our country born?
2076
1776
1976
1876
2
When you use rhetoric, your main goal is:
Persuasion
Competition
Conflict
Exploration
3
If you simply read an outline in front of an audience, what is likely to happen?
The audience will heckle you and make fun of you
The audience won't be able to follow what you're saying
The audience will have trouble paying attention
The audience will disagree with your opinions
4
What is the main purpose of a rhetorical question?
To clarify the topic of a debate
To make an argument more convincing
To rebut an existing argument
To gather evidence in support of a reason
5
When you get up in front of your class to give an oral report, whose face might you want to search out if you're nervous
The smartest kid in your class
Your teacher
Your best friend
The class bully
6
What is history?
The study of past events.
The study of how children learn.
The study of letters and the sounds they make.
The study of chemical reactions.
7
What should a speaker's posture and demeanor be during a debate?
Stand up straight and have a frown and angry look.
Stand up straight and remain calm and confident.
Slouch, but be calm and confident.
Be calm and confident but don't make eye contact with audience.
8
What distinguishes a debate from a regular argument?
Debates involve more people.
Debates have rules.
Debates have no clear winner.
Debates are longer.
9
What are those lines that form a grid around Earth called?
Latitude and Longitude
Oceans and Continents
X and Y axis
Chutes and Ladders
10
What country do you live in?
North America
The United States
Colorado Springs
Colorado
11
What's wrong with the following argument against cloning? "Cloning is the most dangerous science ever devised."
It doesn't take a clear stance on the issue
It actually supports cloning
It doesn't use facts for support
It's supported by too many examples
12
Who is this man?
Benjamin Franklin
Kanye West
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
13
"Most people experience trepidation when they're forced to speak in public." What is the best synonym for "trepidation?"
Anxiety
Eagerness
Preparedness
Joy
14
Which of these is a synonym for "rebuttal?"
Retraction
Reprimand
Recommendation
Refutation
15
What is the point of making eye contact with the audience?
Making sure no one falls asleep
Preventing yourself from referring to your notes
Pretending you care about your topic
Establishing a connection with the audience
16
What does it mean if a resource is scarce?
It means there is a a lot of the resource.
It means there isn't a lot of the resource.
It means the resource is renewable.
It means a resource is scary.
17
Why do we learn history?
So we can show off that knowledge to our family and friends.
So we can win on Jeopardy and make a lot of money.
So we can drive kids crazy with boredom.
So we are not doomed to repeat its mistakes.
18
What branch of government makes laws in the US?
Military
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
19
In the term "rhetorical device," the word "device" means:
Technique
Design
Insignia
Plan
20
What country did the US defeat to become an independent country?
China
France
England
Mexico
21
What is geography?
The study of physical features on Earth and how humans are effecting it.
The study of planets, starts, and the Universe.
The study how rocks form and change.
The study of how money and business.
22
Which of the following questions would make the best debate prompt?
Where was oil first discovered in U.S. territory?
How have fossil fuels helped America's economy?
Should the United States drill for oil in Alaska?
What are some of the most popular renewable fuels?
23
What is Civics?
The study of animals that are seen in a zoo.
The study of government and the role of being a US citizen.
The study of ancient civilizations.
The study of academics and physical education.
24
What is Economics?
The study of how countries make money and regulate business.
The study of plate tectonics changing Earth's surface.
The study of how laws are created in the US.
The study of life starting on Earth.
25
What are the 4 main components of Social Studies?
biology, astronomy, geology, and physics
physical education, art, computer science, and music
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
geography, history, civics, and economics
26
Each of the following is definitely an example of hyperbole, except:
I've been waiting here forever
I've never seen a more beautiful sunset
I'm a million times stronger than you
I'm so hungry I could eat a cow
27
Place the following events in sequence: A) Practicing your oral report; B) Locating sources; C) Taking notes
B, C, A
C, A, B
B, A, C
C, B, A
28
What are these lines that form a grid around Earth used for?
To locate places on Earth.
To play checkers or chess.
To divide the planet up fairly among all people.
To use as a ladder to go from north to south.
29
"To make sure your audience understands you, you must enunciate." What does "enunciate" mean?
To do lots of research
To use note cards
To speak quickly
To speak clearly
30
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Pledge of Allegiance
31
If you're doing a report on Ancient Egypt, what might be some valuable visual aids?
Model of the Statue of Liberty
Model of the Sphinx
Model of a Viking Ship
Model of the Eiffel Tower
32
How many branches of the government are there in the US?
4
3
1
2
33
Which of the following statements might appeal to the audience's sense of sympathy over using fossil fuels?
"China will be burning far more fossil fuels than the United States."
"I want my grandchildren to grow up in a world where the climate changes.
"100 years ago, nobody had to worry about things like climate change"
"Global warming? This last winter was the coldest one I can remember!"

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