This term refers to the topic or statement being debated
What is the motion?
This type of speech builds or presents your main case using arguments and evidence.
What is a constructive speech?
This type of speech is designed to summarize and counter opposing arguments.
What is rebuttal?
Judges look for clear organization, solid evidence, and this confident quality in a strong debate.
What is confidence (or delivery)?
Name three things a good speaker does — you have five seconds!
What are speaking clearly,
using evidence,
and staying confident?
This team argues in favour of the motion
Who is the proposition or affirmative team?
This speech summarizes the main points and persuades the judge at the end of the debate
What is a rebuttal speech?
This term means to prove something false or incorrect.
What is refute or refutation?
This quality helps speakers make their arguments persuasive and memorable to the judge.
What is clarity? Or clear
In one sentence, convince us that rainy days are better than sunny days.
Answers may vary: example
What is a rainy day helps us relax, stay cozy, and recharge?
This team carries the burden of proof in a debate
Who is the proposition team?
This is the act of proving your opponents argument wrong or weak.
What is refuting (or to refute)?
This is another name for the Affirmative team.
What is the proposition?
Debaters use emotional appeal, logic, and examples as part of this strategy to persuade the judge.
What is rhetoric (or persuasive technique)?
Complete this sentence: “The burden of proof means…”
What is “the proposition must prove the motion is true”?
Because they open the debate, this team must also close it
Who is the proposition team?
This element strengthens your constructive speech, by backing claims with facts and data.
What is evidence?
This term means to build or develop your team’s arguments.
What is constructive?
This skill helps judges and audiences follow your arguments from start to finish.
What is organization?
Name two polite ways to disagree with your opponent.
Answer may vary example:
What are “I respectfully disagree because…” and “That’s an interesting point, but…”?
This element of a debate sets the focus and boundaries of what’s discussed
What is the motion?
This technique makes your rebuttal stronger by using your opponents own word against them
What is countering or turning their argument
This word refers to a main point or claim that supports your sides case.
What is contention?
Judges might vote against a team if they fail to do this to their opponents arguments.
What is refuting their arguments?
Define “refute” in five words or less.
What is prove something wrong or false?