The Basics of Speech

Chapter 15: Learning about Debate

Choose the best word, words, or phrase from the bank to correctly complete each sentence.


1.		A is a statement of a problem that is worded so that there are clearly two sides to the argument.


2.		is the process of attacking the opposing side's case.


3.		is the process of rebuilding your own case after it has been attacked by the other team.


4.		Resolved: That all high-school students should be required to take four years of physical education is an example of a .


5.		"Resolved: That classes with fewer students have a higher grade-point average" is an example of a .


6.		A diagram of the arguments is called a .


7.		The question period during which the debaters may ask questions of the opposing team is called .


8.		"Resolved: That holding an after-school job is a positive experience for a high-school student" is an example of a .


9.		A consists of all of the arguments that will be made to support the affirmative or negative position.


10.		A is an outline containing arguments and evidence.