Terminology
The first set of speeches given in a formal debate to introduce a team's position.
What is an opening statement?
This 16th U.S. president is famous for his debates with Stephen Douglas
Who is Abraham Lincon?
an argument is presented as a choice between only two options, when in reality, more possibilities exist
A fatal duel between this former Secretary of the Treasury and this Vice President.
Who is Hamilton and Burr?
Chutneys alibi is proved false with the "first cardinal rule of perm maintance" in this movie.
What is Legally Blonde?
The second set of speeches in a formal debate that directly addresses the issues raised by the opposing team.
What is rebuttal?
He created the philosiphy of ethos, pathos, logos when trying to convince an audince.
Who is Aristotle?
Attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.
What is an Ad Hominen?
This person founded the first private orphanage in New York City.
Who is Eliza Schuyler Hamilton?
A 1h 35m debate scene.
What is 12 angry men?
The team that argues in favor of the resolution.
What is the affirmative?
This Roman orator and statesman is known for his powerful speeches and writings, with a famous phrase about him being "the voice of Rome."
Who is Cicero?
Introducing an irrelevant topic to distract from the original argument
What is a red herring?
He sings "What'd I Miss?" upon his return from France.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Mia Thermopolis is mocked by a classmate as she approaches the debate stage in this movie.
What is The Princess Diaries?
the existing state of affairs before any changes are made, often used to describe the current situation that a proposal seeks to alter.
What is the status quo?
Her “Ain't I a Woman?” speech was a powerful and influential speech in the history of the women's rights movement.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
Claiming that a belief is true or good simply because many people believe it.
What is a Bandwagon?
Hamilton's financial plan included the government assuming this from the states.
What is state debt?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch defends this man in the courtroom.
Who is Tom Robinson?
The judge or panel who listens to the debate and decides the outcome.
Who is that adjudicator?
The canidates of first televised presidental debate.
Who is Kennedy and Nixon?
Jumping to conclusions.
What is Hasty Generalization?
Finish the lyrics (5 Words) "Dying is easy..".
What is "Young man, living is harder."
This film is based on the true story of the Wiley College debate team.
What is The Great Debators?