Type of Opinion
What type of opinion is this?
The earth is getting warmer.
Fact
Cats are smaller than dogs, so they eat less food and don't cost as much!
Explanation
What type of reason is this?
Cats will leave you alone; dogs won't
Contrast
Who are the people who watch the debate happen but have no input on who wins?
audience
What is it called when you are arguing against someone's reason/evidence while debating?
Rebuttal
What type of opinion is this?
The government should lower taxes.
POLICY
According to Dr. Smith, cats are cheaper than dogs to take care of.
Expert Opinion
What type of reason is this?
Cats are better than dogs because they are smarter
Comparison
who watches the debate and decides who wins?
judges
Name two ways you can begin a rebuttal
That's not true
That's not important
Etc
What type of opinion is this?
Cats are better than dogs because they are cleaner.
Value
My friend was very sick until she stopped eating meat; therefore, people should stop eating meat.
example
What type of reason is this?
Cats catch mice while dogs don't
contrast
what is the QUESTION or DEBATE TOPIC called?
resolution
Who is always the first speaker?
What type of opinion is this?
Vegetarians have lower risk of disease.
Fact
Becoming a vegetarian can lower your risk of disease by 50%
statistic
What type of reason is this?
We should not smoke cigarettes because they cause cancer!
cause and effect
who AGREES with the resolution?
affirmative team
Who's job is it to rebuttal?
Everyone except the first affirmative speaker
What are the three types of opinions?
Policy, Fact, Value
What are the 4 types of support?
Example, Statistic, Expert Opinion, Explanation
What are the 3 types of reasons?
Comparison, Contrast, Cause-and-effect
who DOES NOT AGREE with the resolution?
the negative team
who is the coolest teacher everrrrrrrrr?