Debate Terms
A writer uses _________ from the text to support their claim.
test
she always run in the morning. (2 CORRECTIONS)
She always runs in the morning.
Give an example of a CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENT when reviewing a peer’s writing.
Answers will vary. A constructive comment must have details and refer to a specific part of the writing.
Definition: To invent, create, construct
A: Fabricate
B: Fascinate
C: Fastidious
D: Diligent
A: Fabricate
Name one theme of The Seventh Man and explain why it is a theme.
Answers may vary. Possible themes: forgiveness, bravery, guilt, self-acceptance, grief, love, survivor's guilt, etc.
An opinion or belief about something
claim
I dont understand what you saying? (3 CORRECTIONS)
I don't understand what you're saying.
Name THREE transition words to use in your writing.
Answers will vary. (Example transition words: however, in addition, first, second, third, next, finally, conversely, etc.)
Definition: to increase in volume, amount, number, or intensity
A: Masculine
B: Miniscule
C: Escalate
D: Creation
C: Escalate
What was the author's claim in The Cost of Survival?
People who put themselves in danger should be financially responsible for getting rescued.
An opinion or belief that is the OPPOSITE of the original claim
counterclaim
I dont got no money. (3 CORRECTIONS)
I don't have any money.
Name the THREE MAIN PARTS of an essay and how many paragraphs for each part.
Introduction: 1 paragraph
Body: ~3 paragraphs
Conclusion: 1 paragraph
Definition: connected to the topic, relevant
A: Persuasive
B: Pertinent
C: Significant
D: Fastidious
B: Pertinent
List the three different types of SKILLS we discussed for success in high school.
social, emotional, intellectual
An explanation for HOW the evidence proves the claim
reasoning
their always arguing alot so I told them to be quite. (4 CORRECTIONS)
They're always arguing a lot so I told them to be quiet.
What FONT and SIZE (number) should your essay be written in?
Times New Roman 12 pt. font
Name one SYNONYM and one ANTONYM for the word tedious.
Answers will vary.
Example synonyms: annoying, repetitive, boring, uninteresting
Example antonyms: exciting, interesting
Explain what "survivor's guilt" means. WHO are the main people that the author of The Moral Logic of Survivor's Guilt is discussing?
Survivor's guilt = the feeling of guilt after a traumatic experience/disaster in which you survived, but other people did not.
The author is discussing war veterans who experience this.
A response that proves that the counterclaim is weak or incorrect
rebuttal
I bot this bike yesterday. It’s weels are broke. (4 CORRECTIONS)
I bought this bike yesterday. Its wheels are broken.
Put these in the correct order for writing a persuasive paragraph: claim/thesis statement, introductory sentence, conclusion, analysis of evidence, evidence, opposing view
Introductory sentence, claim/thesis statement, evidence, analysis of evidence, opposing view, conclusion
Name one SYNONYM and one ANTONYM for the word expeditious.
Answers will vary.
Example synonyms: fast, speedy, quick, efficient
Example antonyms: slow, inefficient
Name ONE of the two natural disasters mentioned in The Key to Disaster Survival.
Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Japan