Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Question 1

“Does violence on television lead to violent behavior?” is an example of _____________.

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a question of fact

Question 2

“Violence on television does not lead to violent behavior” is an example of a ___________.

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thesis statement

Question 3

Questions of policy address issues of right and wrong.

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F

Question 4

Demonstrating that your ideas are practical and reasonable is especially important when developing a speech on questions of _________.

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policy

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?

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Joining the Red Cross is a simple way to become more active in your community.

Question 6

Asking the question “Why is this true?” is a good way to generate _____________ for speeches on question of fact.

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main ideas

Question 7

To develop the main points for a speech on a question of value, you should ask ___________.

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“Why is this good or bad?”

Question 8

Which of the following is a question of value?

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“Is human cloning ethical?”

Question 9

“How do you feel when you have to wait for something you really, really want? What if it was something you couldn’t live without? Well, my cousin was five years old when he found out he needed a new kidney. He went on the organ waiting list right away. He was called twice during a six-month span that they had a kidney available only to find out that the kidney wasn’t a good match, and he had to wait again." This introduction includes:

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narrative or testimony as an attention getter

Question 10

“After my speech, I want my audience to support a budget increase for technology in the classroom” is an example of a _____________.

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purpose statement

Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate Answers

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