Skills & Terms & Strategies
Which side begins a debate?
The Proposition.
What are the steps in 4-step refutation?
-They say.. -But I disagree... -Because... -Therefore...
What state and year did the film take place in?
1935, Texas.
In what judicial job are debating skills most commonly used?
Lawyer.
What strategy do we use to break down the other sides's argument?
Refuting.
What word do you say in the beginning of the debate.
"Resolved".
According to the student, Henry Lowe, what is the only place other than school where one can read all day?
Prison.
Who debates every four years on television?
Presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Name two things you need in order to win a debate?
Evidence
Impassioned speech
Quotes
Solid refutations
How many speakers on a debate team?
2-3.
Professor Tolson tells the team that __________are their weapons.
Words.
Which career is more likely to use debating strategies, Manager or Veterinarian?
Manager.
TRUE OR FALSE, The Proposition argues the negative.
False, the Proposition argues the affirmative.
When we are bringing forth an argument, what is this called?
Advancing an argument.
Which character ends up becoming a lawyer?
Samantha Booke
Why does a teacher need to know how to debate?
Deals with student/parent conflicts regarding work, behavior, policies.
Name the three Latin strategies of Rhetoric.
Pathos, Logos, Ethos.
What is the term for agreeing with one of the other side's points?
Strategic Agreement.
What does Professor James Farmer Sr. say is man's greatest weakness?
Doubt, not believing.
Who needs to use debate skills more often, Gina or Al the therapist?
Gina.