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What is the most important rule in a debate?
Always win
Interrupt quickly
Speak the loudest
Respect everyone
What should you do while the other team is speaking?
Ignore them
Laugh at mistakes
Talk to your teammates
Listen and take notes
What is a rebuttal?
A new debate topic
A final score
A personal attack
A response to the opposing argument
Which sentence is the most polite disagreement?
Nobody believes you
You are completely wrong
I understand your point but I disagree
That idea is stupid
What should a strong debater sound like?
Extremely fast
Quiet and unsure
Clear calm and confident
Very loud and angry
What should you do before speaking?
Talk over the speaker
Wait for your turn
Shout your answer
Interrupt immediately
Which order makes a strong argument?
Opinion reason example
Reason example opinion
Example opinion reason
Opinion example question
What does it mean to stay on topic?
Repeat the same sentence
Discuss ideas connected to the motion
Talk about anything interesting
Change the subject often
Which body language shows confidence?
Looking at the floor
Fidgeting constantly
Turning your back
Standing straight and making eye contact
What should you do if you forget your next point?
Pause and check your notes
Blame your teammate
Stop the debate
Panic and shout
Which sentence contains evidence?
A school survey found that most students agreed
Everyone knows this
My friend said so
I just feel it is true
What should every argument include?
A joke and a question
A loud voice and long words
A personal attack
A clear reason and an example
What should you do if the other team makes a strong point?
Acknowledge it and respond politely
Ignore it completely
Change the motion
Insult the speaker
What is the job of the first speaker?
Only ask questions
Introduce the team position and first arguments
Announce the winner
Give the final summary
What is the job of the final speaker?
Attack the judges
Repeat every word
Summarize the strongest arguments
Introduce a new topic
What should you avoid during a debate?
Personal attacks
Polite language
Clear examples
Eye contact
