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Debate Unit Test
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1. What are the two main types of debate?
- The two main types of debate are policy debate and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
2. What is the purpose of a debate?
- The purpose of a debate is to present and argue a case in a persuasive and structured manner in order to convince the audience or judges of a certain viewpoint or policy.
3. What are some common debate formats?
- Some common debate formats include three-on-three team debates, one-on-one debates, cross-examination debates, and parliamentary debates.
4. What is the role of the affirmative team in a debate?
- The affirmative team in a debate is responsible for presenting and defending the proposition or policy being debated.
5. What is the role of the negative team in a debate?
- The negative team in a debate is responsible for refuting the arguments presented by the affirmative team and presenting their own arguments against the proposition or policy being debated.
6. What is the difference between a constructive speech and a rebuttal speech?
- A constructive speech is an initial speech in which arguments are presented and developed, while a rebuttal speech is a speech delivered in response to the opposing team's arguments, focusing on refutation and defense of the team's own arguments.
7. How is a winner determined in a debate?
- A winner in a debate is typically determined by judges who evaluate the arguments presented by each team, as well as their delivery, organization, and overall persuasiveness.
8. What are some key skills that are developed through participation in debates?
- Some key skills that are developed through participation in debates include critical thinking, research skills, public speaking, teamwork, persuasion, and the ability to think on one's feet.