Terminology
The process of arguing the affirmative or negative side of a resolution against an opposing team, often including a judge or audience
Debate
This side of the team argues against the resolution
Negative Team
A brief story taken from an experience to illustrate a point in an interesting way.
anecdote
Attacking a person not their argument, name calling.
ad hominem
Based on credibility/trust
ethos
This type of evidence could come from an author, researcher, or witness
Testimonial
What distinguishes a debate for a regular argument?
debates have rules.
Not meant to be answered, the answer is implied.
rhetorical question
Why is this a logical fallacy? “Everyone should like coffee: 95% of teachers do!”
It generalizes the argument.
Logic, reason, proof
logos
The process of attacking an opponent’s arguments. An organized attack on opponent’s arguments.
Rebuttal Speech
Which people make up the debate?
a moderator, a secretary, and the participants
Which of the following is a bandwagon fallacy?
a. McDonald’s: Over 99 Billion Sold
b. Nike: Just Do It
c. Whataburger: Just like you like it.
McDonald’s: Over 99 Billion Sold
If I eat this donut today, I’ll probably do it again tomorrow and the next day, and then I’ll never be able to eat healthy again.
Slippery Slope
‘After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays
missed...it’s time that you took a stand.”
Pathos
Claim or prove something is false.
refutation
The main objective of the debate is:
a. face opposing ideas.
b. discuss a topic to research a final conclusion.
c. discuss a topic to oppose ideas.
c. discuss a topic to oppose ideas.
dogs are better than cats
a. fact
b. opinion
a. fact jk, b. opinion
Reaching a conclusion without adequate supporting evidence
hasty generalization
A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...
Logos
The art of effective communication; how we persuade others to see things our way:
rhetoric
Learning to debate helps me to:
investigates, argue, express, investigate, argue, and express.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
PROVIDE 3 DIFFERENT EXAMPLES OF FALLACIES
TIME LIMIT ONE MIN
We cannot listen to john’s opinion on global warming because he is a tree hugger
ad hominem
“Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Centennial.”
Pathos