Speeches
Prime Minister
What is ARES?
Assertion Reason Evidence Significance
How many steps to refuting?
Six!
What is the fourth speech?
Member of Opposition
Which of ARES answers the question "why?"
Reasoning
What's the first step to refutation?
Identify the argument to refute
What speech names are "doubled" (i.e. show up in two speeches)?
Member, Rebuttal
Which of ARES answers "so what?"
Significance
Refute this claim: "Homework doesn't take too much time to complete"
Example, "Kids have many other responsibilities; Homework is hard to fit into schedules."
What does LOR stand for?
Leader of Opposition Rebuttal
Why use ARES?
Clear structure bolsters persuasiveness
Refute this claim: "Homework is stressful and thus should be banned."
Example, banning homework will increase stress
What is the MO/LOR called?
OPP Block
Give a reason for this assertion: "Zoos mistreat animals."
Example, animals are over-crowded and crammed
Refute this claim: "Social media is bad for mental health."
Example, "social media helps you make friends, which benefits mental health."