Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Question 1

In a debate, while the other person is speaking, the listener should

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jot down notes about what the speaker is saying.

Question 2

EthosLogosPathosRebuttal

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Pathos

Question 3

Which type of formal debate is typically about current events or philosophy?

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parliamentary

Question 4

Which are types of formal debates? Check all that apply.Jefferson-MadisonLincoln-Douglasparliamentarypersonalpolicy

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Lincoln-Douglas; parliamentary; policy

Question 5

Read the excerpt from a high school newspaper.At yesterday’s debate, tensions were high as the teams waited for Mia Song to state the resolution. Despite the short prep time, Washington team members Enzo Garcia and Nicole Marconi had no problem speaking first, explaining their support for recent actions in the Middle East. The Taft team went second, making a strong counterclaim, but their argument didn’t have as much supporting evidence. There was a tense hush while the judges deliberated, followed by cheers and applause when Washington won.

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Despite the short prep time, Washington team members Enzo Garcia and Nicole Marconi had no problem speaking first, explaining their support for recent actions in the Middle East.

Question 6

Which statement uses logos in its argument?

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Since US students are lagging behind other countries in important areas like reading, science, and math, they should have longer school days.

Question 7

Read the resolution and the affirmative claim.Resolution: Higher education should be available at no cost in the US.Affirmative claim: All students should have access to a free college education. Within the last twenty years, the average cost of college has nearly tripled, making a college degree unobtainable for many. One report states that a four-year bachelor’s degree from a public university costs over $100,000—and this does not include any student loan interest.

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The claim uses data and research to appeal to logic.

Question 8

Read the affirmative claim and the negative counterclaim.Affirmative claim: All students should have access to a free college education. Within the last twenty years, the average cost of college has nearly tripled, making a college degree unobtainable for many.Negative counterclaim: Most students already receive some form of financial assistance that reduces the cost of a college education. Since many states are already financially burdened, it would be irresponsible of them to cover all college fees for all students.

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"most students already receive some form of financial assistance"

Question 9

To be a formal debate, the debate must include

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set rules and guidelines.

Question 10

A teacher watched the debate between Ren and Polina. Read the description of what he saw.Ren concentrated intensely on his notepad, furiously writing notes as Polina presented her negative claim.

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Don’t look down the entire time the other person is speaking.

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