Debate 1
Argues in favor of the resolution. This team is responsible for introducing the resolution with relevant definitions, listing the claims that support their argument along with evidence and reasoning, and refuting the negatives' arguments.
What is the AFFIRMATIVE team?
Argues against the resolution and the affirmative team's arguments. This team states the claims that support their position, provides evidence and reasoning, and refutes the affirmatives' arguments.
What is the NEGATIVE team?
Individuals who listen to debate, decide the winner, rank debate competitors, and ensure that the experience is educational for all participants in a debate competition.
What are JUDGES?
Information used to support a claim.
What is Evidence?
Changing the subject with random comments that will make you look like you don’t know what you’re talking about. NOT Staying focused on the topic at hand.
What is GOING OFF TOPIC?
Statement that a debater supports or refutes with evidence and reasoning. This statement must have at least two sides.
What is a CLAIM?
Bad or erroneous reasoning that results in an unsound argument.
What is a FALLACY?
Evidence from an expert or other external source, such as author, researcher, witness, etc.
What is Testimonial. OR ETHOS?
Trying to bully someone into agreeing with you.
What is INTIMIDATION?
An organized attack on an opponents' argument.
It is the practice of specifically addressing the evidence and/or reasoning of an opponent, exposing weaknesses and undermining arguments.
What is REFUTATION?
These are the three parts to make a coherent argument.
What are a claim, a reason, and evidence
This virus is making us all stay inside all the time!
What is Covid 19 OR Corona Virus?
A logical way to present Evidence or Reasoning. such as measurements, numbers and percentages.
What are STATS or LOGOS
Capturing your opponents arguments quick and concise for your understanding.
What is flowing ?
The best chips in the world.
What is Cool Ranch Dorritos?
"9 out of 10 doctors agree" is an example of what type of argument?
What is Ethos or Logos?
Evidence or Reasoning using an emotional appeal. Trying to get the audience to feel one way or another about the debate topic.
What is PATHOS?
When you make a comparison to what others would do or say without any specifics.
What is ?
Turn this topic into an ASSERTION. Cell phones in schools.
What is CELL PHONES should be ALLOWED in SCHOOLS?
This show is the most watched show on Netflix currently.
What is Tiger King?
During this part of the debate, the lead debater will summarize all the evidence by restating it.
What is CONCLUSION?
Turn this topic into a CLAIM. "Tacos"
What is Tacos are better than Burritos?
What is Tacos should contain black beans only?
What is Tacos made by Mom are the best in the world?
A hurtful and personal argument or attack against your opponent.
What is NAME CALLING?