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Debating terms
This task is about matching debating terms with their meanings.
Here is a list of debating terms.
Select the term that matches each of the debating concepts and ideas below.
The first one has been done for you.
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Question
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a) The last speech made by the leaders of each team.
It usually gives a summary of the debate and concludes strongly in favour of their case.
a) The last speech made by the leaders of each team.
It usually gives a summary of the debate and concludes strongly in favour of their case.
Question
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b) A claim that the proper debating procedures have not been used.
b) A claim that the proper debating procedures have not been used.
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Question
1
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c) The topic of the debate,
e.g., "That there are many advantages of school uniforms."
c) The topic of the debate,
e.g., "That there are many advantages of school uniforms."
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Question
1
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d) An attack on the opposition's argument.
d) An attack on the opposition's argument.
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Question
1
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e) The person who judges the debate.
e) The person who judges the debate.
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Question
1
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f) The person who introduces the speakers, handles interjections, and points of order.
f) The person who introduces the speakers, handles interjections, and points of order.
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Question
1
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g) When the opposing team interrupts a speaker and comments on what is being said.
g) When the opposing team interrupts a speaker and comments on what is being said.
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply
Affirmative
Adjudicator
Point of order
Negative
Peroration
Refute
Interjection
Rebuttal
Case split
Audience
Chairperson
Moot or proposition
Leader's reply