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Public Debating

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Beginning repeated






2. What order does conjectural stasis usually fall in when arguing?






3. If A then B A Therefore B






4. Opposite of Anaphora






5. The inference moves from specific to general or from general to specific. The warrant to this argument usually reads 'what is true in this case is true in general' or 'what is true in general is true in this case'






6. An argument that follows proper logical form






7. All A are B -X is A - therefore - X is B OR All A are B - all B are C - therefore - all A are C OR All A are B - all C are A - therefore - all C are B






8. Is the metaphor overused - heard so many times that it becomes tedious rather than persuasive?






9. Faling to bring relevant evidence to bear on an argument






10. The belief that current thinking - attitudes - values - and actions will continue in the absence of good arguments for their change






11. Values what is unique - irreplaceable or original






12. 1. Applying the tests of reasoning to show weaknesses in arguments and develop counterarguments 2. Accusing opponent of using fallacious reasoning 3. Pointing out a flawed metaphor 4. Discrediting the ethos of opponent 5. Pointing out flawed statisti






13. Value Hierarchy Visualization in terms of high and low values (?/?)






14. An explicit metaphor that overtly compares two things - often using the words 'like' or 'as'






15. Repetition of the ending of one clause or sentence at the beginning of another.






16. Taking the absence of evidence against something as justification for believing that thing is true.






17. Drawing an analogical conclusion when the cases compared are not relevantly alike






18. An implicit comparison made by referring to one thing as another






19. A metaphor with a vehicle that draws upon a human experience that is universal






20. The opposite of hyperbole - this is a deliberate understatement for effect.






21. It does not follow - Red Herring belongs to this category






22. _____ said that concerning all things - there are two contradictory arguments that exist in opposition to one another.






23. _____ thought that the most worthy study is one that advances the student's ability to speak and deliberate on affairs of the state.






24. Did not pay Corax for sophistry lessons and was taken to court






25. Involves a large number of people; from Ill stock issue - Produces a large amount of harm; from Ill stock issue






26. Values what is at the core or essence of a group (or class) rather than what is at the margins






27. Does the moral really follow from the story? Is the narrative plausible and coherent? Are the characterizations consistent?






28. Attempts to assign responsibility for the existence of the ill to the current system. Needs to connect the ill to the policy in order for it to be changed. Must Have: 1. Structural Inherency: bad structure/lack of structure 2. Attitudinal Inherency:






29. Are there associated commonplaces for this metaphor that can be turned against the arguer?






30. Prolepsis - Direct Refutation - Conceding some points to focus on others - Agree on commonality then refute - and Turn are all examples of _____ ______






31. All A are B - all C are B - therefore no A are C






32. Part of blame stock issue - the composition of the policy is flawed






33. Who developed the argument from general probability?






34. Accepting an argument that you should believe something is true just because the majority believes it is true.






35. The inference moves from cause to effect or effect to cause - arguing that something is the direct result of something else. The warrant to this argument is usually formatted as: 'X is a form of Y'






36. Is the metaphor appropriate? The key to ____ is matching strategy to situation.






37. Have both claims - reason - and at least two sides






38. Is a variation of Appeal to Ignorance. It is when you accept an argument that the presumption lies with one side and the other side has the burden of proving its case when the reverse is actually true






39. Concerns new policy being proposed that will remedy the ill outlined and the inherent factors.






40. A metaphor with a vehicle that draws upon experience that is specific to a particular culture






41. Based on the setting - which dictates the ____ ____ used to determine who has won the debate - E.g. Academic Policy Debate: stock issues Criminal Court Case: beyond a reasonable doubt Civil Courtroom: preponderance of evidence This Classroom: were yo






42. beginning repeated at ending






43. _____ rejected rhetoric as flattery - not truth - a 'knack' on par with 'cookery' and 'cosmetics'






44. Asks - 'what is it?' Involves a question of meaning when a debate turns to the proper definition of terms.






45. All A are B - all C are B - therefore all A are C






46. Puritan morality - change and progress - equality of opportunity - rejection of authority - achievement and success






47. _______ in ancient Greece spurred the need for the use of rhetoric in everyday life.






48. Ideas repeated






49. Ask a rhetorical question






50. Is necessary to defend the weak against the strong - Is useful and necessary to the state and the individual because you become a more thoughtful citizen and a more well-rounded person - Is useful to have the tools to recognize good arguments and def