Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Question 1

Complete the paragraph by choosing the correct word from each drop-down menu.

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✔ moderator; 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 si: moderator; 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 si: affirmative; 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 si: negative

Question 2

moderatoraffirmative✔ negative

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✔ negative

Question 3

moderator✔ affirmativenegative

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✔ affirmative

Question 4

What rhetorical appeal is the negative using in the counterclaim to refute the affirmative claim?

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pathos; “reckless”

Question 5

✔ moderatoraffirmativenegative

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✔ moderator

Question 6

moderator✔ affirmativenegative

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✔ affirmative

Question 7

Which sources could provide reliable evidence for your claim? Check all that apply.a step-by-step guide listed at www.gettingtocollege.coman article from the New York Timesa book by an educational researcher and professora report from the US Department of Education at www.ed.gova blog post written by a college admissions directora high school student’s research report

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an article from the New York Times; a book by an educational researcher and professor; a report from the US Department of Education at www.ed.gov

Question 8

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 9

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 10

✔ logospathosethos

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✔ logos; logos; the use of data, statistics, or research

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