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Proof and sources utilized by both sides to prove their arguments.
Contencion
Harms
Burden of Proof
Evidence
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This describes an argument based on emotional grounds
valid
logos
pathos
ethos
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Debate terms: What do we call the topic chosen for each debate?
topicality
resolution
subject
motion
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An example of logical fallacy is ...
Requiring students to wear uniforms means a loss of individuality
About 25% of high school students dropout.
USA Today reports that uniforms contributed to higher academic performance
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An emotional argument....
is based solely on statistics
is based on appeals to personal feelings, beliefs, and values.
is based on opinions of the author
is based on observable evidence and reasoned thinking
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What is an impact in debate?
The positive outcomes associated with your argument
A reason(s) why your argument matters
One or two sentences summarizing your argument
The logical and/or empirical justification for your argument
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In terms of a debate, an argument is:
logical thinking
reasons given to persuade an audience
a loud disagreement
evidence from the text
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The topic that is being debated
Status Quo
Solvency
Resolution
Inherency
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What does every impact in debate need to have?
cards, tags, citations
magnitude, probability, author
timeframe, magnitude, probability
probability, evidence, articulation
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It's important for both teams to understand terms used in a debate because it encourages clash.
True
False
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Which example is NOT a logical fallacy?
In this theme park, the rules state that dogs are not allowed on rides
Eating meat harms animals and the environment, so eating meat is unnatural
Native Americans are great spellers; they always win the spelling bee
Either we pass this ordinance or there will be rioting in the streets
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A strategy to sound more ............ in a debate is the use of repetition
attractive
invalid
convincing
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Which is the side of the debate that argues for change against the current system.?
Resolution
Affirmative
Negative
Proposal
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What is a premise in terms of speech and debate?
What the arguer is trying to convince the reader/listener.
A statement in the argument providing reason/support for the conclusion.
The start/introduction to your speech.
An idea that may or may not be true.
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In a
debate
, each person will ___ their opinion.
Defense
Defend
Offend
Offense
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In terms of speech and debate, what is an argument?
Proving someone is wrong and how your opinion is right.
A set of reasons given to persuade others that something is right or wrong.
Usually what could be considered a fight between two people.
A variable associated with and determining the value of the function.
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What is the role of emotional appeal in an argument?
It can engage the reader's feelings to be persuasive
It distracts the reader
It makes the argument more logical
It provides evidence
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Solid evidence proves...
Correlation over causation
All the above
Causation only
Causation over correlation
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Last four speeches of the debate in which team members work to disprove the other side.
Evidence
Harms
Rebuttals
refutations
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Which speaker should define important terms for the debate?
3rd
1st
2nd
4th
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During a debate, what do you call the secret message behind an argument?
assumption
qualifiers
counterargument
credibility
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What are credentials in terms of speech and debate?
The audience's ability to even be in the area you're giving your speech in.
How valid the audience is to give their opinion on your speech.
How trustworthy you are when giving a certain speech.
Your identification.
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What three terms are debate modes of persuasion
Ethos Pathos Logos
Resolution Refutation Rebuttal
Assertion Reaasoning Evidence
Rhetoric Counter Argument Concede
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You can still maintain your credibility if you use slang or curse in a debate as long as it is out of passion.
True
False
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What is the definition of tone (in terms of debate)?
changing verbal communication non verbally; examples are the prior four ter
verbal communication
musical or vocal sound
the attitude or mood of the words a speaker speaks
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The opinion in a debate is called ____________
the Judge
the affirmative
the Resolution
the Revolution
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Plan made by the affirmative side that establishes changes to the current system will be used
Proposal
Contention
Resolution
Counterproposal
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In terms of a debate, what does an argument refer to?
Your debating skills
Your point, or your side of the debate
Your team
Your reply
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COUNTERARGUMENT is
never admitting that there's another side to your topic
using emotional appeals to convince
predicting what the "other side" will say and refuting it
trying to convince through manipulation of information
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Latin for the existing system at the moment
Flowing
Inherency
Status Quo
Contencion
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what does affirmative mean, in debate terms?
Agreeing with the resolution
Questioning the resolution
The opposition side of the resolution
Arguing the positive side of everything
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The ethics of character/credibility in debate is
Pathos
Logos
Rhetoricals
Ethos
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If your argument is logical, that means that it's irrefutable.
True
False
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What makes solid evidence?
Is in the form of quotes from a reputable source
It must come from a book
Is funny, scary, or otherwise impacts mood
Loosely supports / answers claim
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What is a rebuttal?
A statement that comes at the end of your essay
A statement that is the main point of your entire essay
A statement that shows what the opposition thinks
A statement that disproves the counterclaim
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A logical fallacy is
an error in reasoning
a good idea
a wrong answer
a claim
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Effective strategies for persuasion in your debate include all of the following EXCEPT
whispering to the audience/judge to get attention
adding qualifiers to explain your reasoning
lending credence to your evidence by citing an expert
anticipating possible objections and addressing these issues
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The side of the debate that argues against the resolution.
Affirmative
Proposal
Negative
Solvency
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What is evidence in terms of speech and debate?
Proof to show you are eligible to speak on a topic.
Presented to a court to help find the truth about something.
The available body of facts indicating if a proposition is true or valid.
Its obvious what evidence is..
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In a debate, who defines the key terms in the debate motion?
opposition 2nd speaker
opposition 1st speaker
proposition 1st speaker
proposition 3rd speaker
