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Speech Debate Quiz

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Formalized public speaking in which participants present speeches on opposite sides of an issue.   Debate  
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A statement that asserts a fact, makes a value judgment, or recommends a policy.   Proposition  
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The obligation to present arguments for changing the status quo.   Burden of Proof  
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The way things currently are.   Status Quo  
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Builds the argument by establishing reasons for the superiority of each side.   Constructive  
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Rebuilds the argument that has been questioned or attacked or attacks an argument raised by the other side.   Rebuttal  
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The points of disagreement in the debate.   Key Issues  
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The reasons and evidence given to support your contentions/reasons.   Proof  
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Your total group of arguments – your basic position on the resolution.   Case  
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The reasons favoring your side of the resolution.   Arguments  
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An indication telling the audience the speaker is moving from section to section of your case.   Sign-posting  
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To make your arguments directly conflict with your opponents by showing how your opponent’s arguments are flawed.   Clash  
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True/False: Debate begins with a controversy expressed in a proposition.   True  
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True/False: A proposition must deal with a controversial question.   True  
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True/False: Lincoln-Douglas debate involves one affirmative and one negative speaker who argue a proposition of policy.   False  
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True/False: The name of the L-D debate originated from a series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.   True  
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True/False: The word should never appears in a proposition of value because the affirmative side is not called upon to prove the need for a policy change.   True  
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True/False: Cross-examination occurs after each speaker’s rebuttal.   False  
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True/False: Stick to questions in the cross-examination and avoid making speeches.   True  
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True/False: You may introduce new arguments in the rebuttals.   False  
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True/False: Sliming is encouraged in L-D debate.   False  
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True/False: A good L-D debater tries not to drop any arguments.   True  
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Affirmative or Negative: Supports the debate proposition.   Affirmative  
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Affirmative or Negative: Opposes the debate proposition.   Negative  
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Affirmative or Negative: Begins and ends the debate.   Affirmative  
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Affirmative or Negative: Proves the status quo is satisfactory.   Negative  
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Affirmative or Negative: Has the burden of proof.   Affirmative  
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Affirmative or Negative: Attacks the status quo.   Affirmative  
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