Question 1

Question

A) The statement of policy or value around which both sides will build their argument is the (1 point)
affirmative.
proposition or resolution.
affirmative or constructive.
similar to a rebuttal.
none of the above.
Question 2
A) The side of the debate that argues for a particular resolution is the (1 point)
affirmative.
rebuttal.
negative.
constructive.
Question 3
A) A statement made that supports either an affirmative or negative argument is the (1 point)
responsibility of the mediator.
rebuttal.
best type of introduction.
constructive.
Question 4
A) The side whose purpose is to argue against something is the (1 point)
constructive.
negative.
resolution.
bully.
Question 5
A) A statement refuting or minimizing a constructive is the (1 point)
negative.
proposition.
rebuttal.
Question 6
A) One popular form of debate is the (1 point)
Lincoln-Douglas.
Team Policy Debate.
Parliamentary Debate.
none of the above.
all of the above.
Question 7
A) When formulating an argument, one effective technique you can use is to (1 point)
ask the audience questions they can answer.
incorporate historic quotes or events.
make fun of your opponent.
Question 8
A) When formulating an argument, another effective technique you can use is to (1 point)
use facts.
tell a story.
ask rhetorical questions.
all of the above.
Question 9
A) "Is it right for one man to starve while another goes hungry?" is an example of (1 point)
a good story opener.
an uncomfortable question.
a rhetorical question.
a constructive.
all of the above.
none of the above.
Question 10
A) The two types of constructives used in an argument are (1 point)
the affirmative contructive and the negative constructive. the proposition constructive and the rebuttal constructive. the positive contructive and the negative constructive.
Question 11
A) When you are tactful, you speak with (1 point)
a concern for how people will react to you
an awareness of other people's feelings
a disregard for other people's feelings
a worry about feeling ineffective
Question 12
A) Being able to set boundaries is an example of (1 point)
courtesy
low self-esteem
assertiveness
aggression
Question 13
A) When you are giving feedback to someone, which of the following would be a poor choice if you want to be tactful? (1 point)
"That's really dumb."
"That's inspired!"
"How about we try this?"
"Have you considered doing this instead?"

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on common concepts in debate and communication:

Question 1
B) proposition or resolution.

Question 2
A) affirmative.

Question 3
D) constructive.

Question 4
B) negative.

Question 5
C) rebuttal.

Question 6
E) all of the above.

Question 7
B) incorporate historic quotes or events.

Question 8
D) all of the above.

Question 9
C) a rhetorical question.

Question 10
A) the affirmative constructive and the negative constructive.

Question 11
B) an awareness of other people's feelings.

Question 12
C) assertiveness.

Question 13
A) "That's really dumb."

Feel free to ask if you need more clarification on any of the answers!