A) Which answer choice accurately explains what a debate is? (1 point)

Question

the facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim
the act of giving full attention to a speaker and responding to improve mutual understanding
a formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints
a form of group communication where ideas and information are shared

Answer 1

The answer choice that accurately explains what a debate is is:

a formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints.

Answer 2

A) What are the main goals of a presidential debate? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
to show people who the best candidate is
to impress the adjudicator enough to win
to improve public speaking skills
to win the election
to reach a consensus on important issues

Answer 3

The two correct answers regarding the main goals of a presidential debate are:

• to show people who the best candidate is
• to win the election

Answer 4

A) In a collegial discussion, who is in charge of taking notes on group thoughts and decisions?
(1 point)
the facilitator
the participants
the recorder
the materials manager

Answer 5

In a collegial discussion, the person in charge of taking notes on group thoughts and decisions is typically:

the recorder.

Answer 6

A) When students are involved in a discussion, what is the most common goal? (1 point)
choosing a position
learning something new
taking an action
reaching a consensus

Answer 7

When students are involved in a discussion, the most common goal is:

learning something new.

Answer 8

) Where do the majority of collegial discussions occur? (1 point)
at home with family
in a classroom environment
with a group of friends
with an employer or other authority

Answer 9

The majority of collegial discussions occur:

in a classroom environment.