Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Question 1

Complete the paragraph by choosing the correct word from each drop-down menu. In a formal debate, the provides the resolution. The argues in favor of the resolution, and the argues against the resolution. The debate begins with the providing a claim and evidence. Later, each side has an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. The ensures that each side adheres to the rules for the debate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: moderator

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B,C,D

Question 3

Which statements provide evidence for the affirmative claim? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: “These scores do not fairly represent a student’s skills.”; C: “Making standardized tests scores optional in the admissions process has created a more diverse student population.”; D: “A better indicator of students’ potential in postsecondary education is their performance in high school.”; E: “Students who can demonstrate a pattern of diligence, focus, and inquisitiveness in high school are more likely to be successful.”

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Standardized tests should no longer be required for college admission because they are not as strong of an indicator of future success as an analysis of high school performance.

Question 5

What should you be doing while the negative is presenting a claim and evidence? Check all that apply.paying attention to what the negative is sayingidentifying important pieces of evidence that the negative useswriting down everything that the negative saysasking questions, if I have anythinking about a possible counterclaim

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: paying attention to what the negative is saying; B: identifying important pieces of evidence that the negative uses; E: thinking about a possible counterclaim

Question 6

Which persuasive appeal is the affirmative using in the claim? Which technique reveals the type of appeal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: logos

Question 7

What rhetorical appeal is the negative using in the counterclaim to refute the affirmative claim? What key word from the negative’s counterclaim indicates the rhetorical appeal being used?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: pathos

Question 8

Question 8

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C

Question 9

Question 9

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: affirmative

Question 10

Question 10

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A,B

Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate Answers

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