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.

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moderator; Selection 1: moderator; Selection 2: affirmative; Selection 3: negative; Selection 4: affirmative; Selection 5: moderator

Question 2

Question 2

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affirmative

Question 3

Question 3

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negative

Question 4

Question 4

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affirmative

Question 5

Question 5

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moderator

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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logos; Selection 1: logos; Selection 2: the use of data, statistics, or research

Question 9

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?

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pathos; Selection 1: pathos; Selection 2: “reckless”

Question 10

Question 14

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the use of data, statistics, or research

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