Question

Which of the following is NOT a form of formal debate?
A.
an argument
B.
policy debate
C.
parliamentary debate
D.
Lincoln-Douglass debate

Answer 1

Which are the three phases of the policy debate, in order?
A.
constructive, cross-examination, rebuttal
B.
constructive, rebuttal, cross-examination
C.
cross examination, rebuttal, constructive
D.
rebuttal, constructive, cross-examination

Answer 2

Which type of communication style is the person in the following passage using?

The person with whom you are having a conversation sits with his shoulders slouched. He's not making much eye contact with you nor does he offer his opinion. His response to your questions is, "I don't know. We can just do what you want to do."
A.
honest
B.
passive
C.
assertive
D.
aggressive

Answer 3

one question at a time

Answer 4

for the first one.. an argument isnt really a formal debate

Answer 5

When offering a counterargument, what are the two ways you learned to challenge the opposing side’s argument?
A.
use research
B.
“smile” and “nod”
C.
“agree” and “disagree”
D.
“acknowledge but exceed” and “discredit”

Answer 6

Read the following passage below and answer the question that follows.

While working at an ice cream shop for the summer, Paulina had to attend employee meetings. During her first meeting, her boss made the following remarks to the staff:

“You guys are really messy. Every morning when I open the store, the floor is dirty, the counters need to be wiped, and the dishwasher hasn’t been emptied.”

Paulina attempted to offer an explanation: “Mr. Smithers, I—”

Mr. Smithers talked over Paulina: “I don’t care what you have to say. We’ll review the closing procedures again today. If you people mess it up again, we’ll need to reconsider your employment here.”

Which type of communication style does Mr. Smithers use?
A.
honest
B.
passive
C.
assertive
D.
aggressive

Answer 7

For the first question, an ''argument'' is not fit as formal, and as of the second one it would be D. :)

Answer 8

whatever happened to one question at a time?

Answer 9

i think the third one is passive.. but im not fully sure. what do you think @JakeTylerBarreto

Answer 10

lol sorry

Answer 11

i think agree and disagree for the question asked after that.

Answer 12

I completely agree! @beccaboo333, ''For the summer'' as well as ''had to'' signal that it is passive.

Answer 13

i think the last one is aggressive, yet assertive. not entirely sure

Answer 14

what do you think @JakeTylerBarreto

Answer 15

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Cell phone use while driving should be banned in all US states.

Which debate component is the above statement?
A.
rebuttal
B.
resolution
C.
constructive
D.
cross-examination

Answer 16

waffles

Answer 17

I am going to have to go with B, although I am not entirely sure.

Answer 18

constructive for the question just asked

Answer 19

Really?

Answer 20

yeah i know weird but it is constructive

Answer 21

I was just out-smarted in my strongest subject, my brain is quite dilapidated at the moment, must be all of my lackadaisical behavior. xD

Answer 22

its okay haha. english, bio, and history are my main subjects im good in. any other questions?@RobertoTB

Answer 23

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A group of doctors is attending a conference about the latest research findings on nutrition, exercise, and healthy living.

Which of the following questions should you definitely consider in order to connect with this audience?
A.
What is their religion?
B.
What is their political leaning?
C.
Are they interested in charity work?
D.
What method of appeal—emotion or reason—will best appeal to this group?

Answer 24

HOW MANY MORE?!

Answer 25

lol like 3 more

Answer 26

-_- okay

Answer 27

D cause you kinda wanna appeal people

Answer 28

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

While working at an ice cream shop for the summer, Paulina had to attend employee meetings. During her first meeting, her boss made the following remarks to the staff:

"You guys are really messy. Every morning when I open the store, the floor is dirty, the counters need to be wiped, and the dishwasher hasn't been emptied."

Paulina attempted to offer an explanation: "Mr. Smithers, I—"

Mr. Smithers talked over Paulina: "I don't care what you have to say. We'll review the closing procedures again today. If you people mess it up again, we'll need to reconsider your employment here."

Which of the following choices shows an assertive response that Mr. Smithers could have used when talking to Paulina?
A.
Mr. Smithers stormed out of the meeting and decided to close the shop forever.
B.
Mr. Smithers allowed Paulina to yell at him and then said to her, "We can do whatever you want to do."
C.
Mr. Smithers talked over Paulina: "I don't care what you have to say. We'll review the closing procedures again today. If you people mess it up again, we'll need to reconsider your employment here."
D.
Mr. Smithers allowed Paulina to finish her explanation before he said, "Thank you, Paulina, for your explanation. Perhaps we can all discuss a better way to close the shop so that it's not as time-consuming yet still neat. What are your ideas?"

Answer 29

you should try answering the last few you have yourself.

Answer 30

Which are the three phases of the policy debate, in order?
A.
constructive, cross-examination, rebuttal
B.
constructive, rebuttal, cross-examination
C.
cross examination, rebuttal, constructive
D.
rebuttal, constructive, cross-examination