Terms
what is an unstated, underlying message called?
Assumption
The FIRST step in the process of debate
opening statement
disagrees with the resolution
Negative team
Examples of evidence:
Examples, Common sense, Expert opinion, Facts/Statistics.
Reasons that run against a conclusion,
counterargument
it is important to know the difference between arguing and debating
True
The SECOND step in the process of debate
arguments
agrees with the resolution
affirmative team
Techniques of effective debate
Quote your opponent, Quote a famous person from history, Appeal to your audience
Accuracy, reasonableness, and support:
Credibility
you must be able to give two examples of proper phrases to use for each in a debate
True
The THIRD step in the process of debate
rebuttal conference
Competition in which two opposing teams make speeches to support their arguments and disagree with those of the other team
Debate
conditions under which the conclusion is true
qualifiers
The FOURTH step in the process of debate
rebuttals
explains why one team disagrees with the other team
rebuttal
opinion about which the teams argue
resolution
FINAL step in the process of debate
closing statements