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Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate — Quiz Answers

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Which statement uses logos in its argument?

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

The truth is that the current US worldwide educational rank is just sad, and US students can avoid wasting all the hard work of their forefathers by having longer school days.

Any student with pride in the great United States would, of course, be willing to sacrifice a little time in order to help it have the smartest students in the world.

If you listen to the experts, they will tell you that extra hours at school can only help students, and they generally agree that the United States should add hours to the school day.

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

jot down notes about what the speaker is saying.

write out a counterclaim to state in response.

use the time to visualize winning the debate.

move around and try to distract the speaker.

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. What would the teacher most likely say to Ren about his listening skills?

Don’t miss the chance to interject comments while the person speaks.

Don’t forget to write down everything while the person speaks.

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

Don’t take notes while the other person is speaking.

Read the resolution. All students should be required to wear uniforms to school. Which is the best example of an effective claim?

My friend’s school uniforms are expensive, and yet they’re ugly and uncomfortable.

School uniforms should not be required because they reduce individual expression.

I disagree that all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.

I agree with the statement, and I think it’s a really smart idea for our school.

Which is part of the final step of making an effective rebuttal?

Listen to the opposition’s counterclaim and evidence.

Identify weaknesses in the opposition’s counterclaim.

Identify opportunities to strengthen the original claim.

Present evidence that supports the original claim.

In a debate, an active listener should make eye contact with the speaker because it

encourages the speaker.

unnerves the speaker.

challenges the speaker.

shows respect for the speaker.

Read the resolution. All students should be required to wear uniforms to school. Which is the best example of an effective claim?

My friend’s school uniforms are expensive, and yet they’re ugly and uncomfortable.

I agree with the statement, and I think it’s a really smart idea for our school.

School uniforms should not be required because they reduce individual expression.

I disagree that all students should be required to wear uniforms to school.

In a debate, when a speaker uses ethos to persuade the audience, the speaker is

appealing to emotions to support the claim.

using logical reasoning to support the claim.

using tone to support the claim.

building credibility to support the claim.

A speaker uses logos to persuade the audience when

relying on credible sources to strengthen an argument.

showing how evidence and ideas are linked together.

using a passionate tone to support an important point.

adding points of emphasis to appeal to emotions.

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

jot down notes about what the speaker is saying.

move around and try to distract the speaker.

write out a counterclaim to state in response.

use the time to visualize winning the debate.

In a debate, an active listener should make eye contact with the speaker because it

shows respect for the speaker.

encourages the speaker.

challenges the speaker.

unnerves the speaker.

Don’t take notes while the other person is speaking.

Don’t forget to write down everything while the person speaks.

Don’t miss the chance to interject comments while the person speaks.

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

In a debate, when a speaker uses ethos to persuade the audience, the speaker is

using tone to support the claim.

appealing to emotions to support the claim.

using logical reasoning to support the claim.

building credibility to support the claim.

Which statement uses logos in its argument?

The truth is that the current US worldwide educational rank is just sad, and US students can avoid wasting all the hard work of their forefathers by having longer school days.

If you listen to the experts, they will tell you that extra hours at school can only help students, and they generally agree that the United States should add hours to the school day.

Any student with pride in the great United States would, of course, be willing to sacrifice a little time in order to help it have the smartest students in the world.

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

Which is part of the final step of making an effective rebuttal?

Present evidence that supports the original claim.

Identify opportunities to strengthen the original claim.

Identify weaknesses in the opposition’s counterclaim.

Listen to the opposition’s counterclaim and evidence.

A speaker uses logos to persuade the audience when

relying on credible sources to strengthen an argument.

showing how evidence and ideas are linked together.

adding points of emphasis to appeal to emotions.

using a passionate tone to support an important point.

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