#1
Which of the following is NOT a key element of effective communication?
Active listening
Non-verbal cues
Interrupting others
Clarity and conciseness
#2
What does the term 'body language' refer to in communication?
The words spoken in a conversation
The tone of voice used
Facial expressions, gestures, and posture
The cultural background of the speaker
#3
What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
To inform the audience
To entertain the audience
To change the audience's beliefs or behavior
To provoke the audience
#4
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective communication skills?
Improved relationships
Increased productivity
Reduced misunderstandings
Decreased empathy
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of active listening?
Interrupting the speaker frequently
Focusing solely on the speaker's words
Providing unsolicited advice
Demonstrating empathy and understanding
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of debate format?
Lincoln-Douglas
World Schools
Oxford-Cambridge
Parliamentary
#7
In a debate, what is the role of the 'rebuttal'?
To present the main arguments
To summarize the opponent's arguments
To counter or respond to opposing arguments
To conclude the debate
#8
What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices in communication?
To confuse the audience
To enhance clarity and persuasion
To avoid answering questions
To prolong the conversation
#9
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective debater?
Confidence
Open-mindedness
Repetitive arguments
Preparation
#10
In a debate, what is the role of the 'cross-examination'?
To question the judge
To question the audience
To question the opposing team
To question the moderator
#11
What is 'straw man fallacy' in the context of debate?
A type of argument that involves personal attacks
A logical fallacy where a misrepresented version of an opponent's argument is attacked
An argument that relies on tradition or past practices
A persuasive technique involving emotional appeal
#12
What is the term for a debate strategy that involves attacking the opponent's character rather than addressing the argument?
Ad hominem
Red herring
Appeal to authority
Slippery slope
#13
What is the term for the logical fallacy where a conclusion is assumed to be true because it hasn't been proven false?
False analogy
Appeal to ignorance
Circular reasoning
Loaded question
#14
What is the term for a logical fallacy where one assumes that if A occurred after B, then B must have caused A?
False cause
Hasty generalization
Slippery slope
Ad hominem
#15
What is the term for a debate fallacy where one falsely assumes that if something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable?
Bandwagon
Appeal to tradition
False analogy
Appeal to authority