Does the judge have to personally agree with the motion?
No
What is a motion in a debate?
It's the theme or questions parties discuss about during the debate.
What is a debate? A speech, a discussion, a fight
A discussion
Who is considered the winner in a debate?
The team that has delivered the most cogent and convincing arguments.
When and where did the structure used today first take form?
In England, early 18th century
Who were the first civilizations that used debates?
The greek and the Indian
Who ecides who has won the debate?
A neutral third party, judge or committee
Mention two of the fundamental skills necessary to debate
Ability to think critically and analyse a problem, to present your thoughts logically and elegantly, to speak confidently in public and to listen carefully
Where does the word debate come from? (origin)
It comes from the latin verb battere
What three parts are generally included in a team's presentation?
The introduction, the reasons and the conclusion
What are the two teams in a debate's name?
Proposition and opposition
How is time allotted to the teams?
Each team is usually given equal time to present their arguments.
What is a usual characteristic of a motion? It's fun, interesting, controversial or modern?
It's controversial
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