Vocab
Debate Rules
Evidence
Debate Technique
Public Speaking
100

A counter-argument

Rebuttal

100

True/false: You can interrupt the other speaker when they are talking

False

100

True/false: Using evidence to support your argument makes it more trustworthy

True

100

What are the 3 basic parts of an argument?

Claim, Reason, Evidence

100

Looking at the audience

Eye contact
200

The name for when you argue on the side that agrees with a motion

Affirmative

200

Which side speaks last in the debate?

Negative

200

Which source is better?

A) Wikipedia

B) A blog

C) Government site

C) Government site

200

When someone talks about their past experience, this is an example of...

Ethos

200

The way you stand when you speak

Posture

300

The name of the statement you debate for or against ina debate

Motion

300

The speaker who summarizes the main ideas of your argument

3rd speaker

300

A type of evidence, usually math and numbers, or coming from a survey.

Statistics

300

Three types of persuasive techniques (rhetorical appeals)

Logos, Pathos, and Ethos 

300
How loud you speak

Volume

400

When something is unrealistic or overly emotional

Exaggerated

400

The only speaker who should not make any rebuttal

First speaker

400

Evidence that isn't connected to the claim

Irrelevant

400

What are some ways that you can use pathos (emotional appeal) in an argument?

Use strong language or tell a story

400

The speed at which you speak

Pace

500
Mistakes coincidence for cause

False correlation

500

A debate where you don't have time to prepare

Impromptu

500

Evidence that is not trying to persuade you unfairly is called

Unbiased

500

This is when you agree with part of the opposite side's argument

Concession

500

The name for when you're nervous about public speaking

Stage fright