Basics
Debate
A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
Reasoning
Opening argument
statements made at the beginning of a debate laying out one's claims and beliefs
Claim
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
What side argues for a side of the proposition?
Pro
Argument
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
Logic
reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity
Statements made at the end of a debate reaffirming one's claims and beliefs
Justify
show or prove to be right or reasonable
What side argues against a proposition?
Con
Rebuttal
Response to a counterargument
Evaluate
form an idea of the amount, number, value of; assess
Relevant
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Evidence
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
Which is more important in debate? Facts or Opinion?
Facts
Counterargument
An argument or set of reason put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
Correlation
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Irrelevant
Not connected with or relevant to something
Cause
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
In what year did the Lincoln Douglas Debates take place?
1858
Refute
Prove something not to be true: disprove
Delineate
describe or portray (something) precisely
Acknowledge
Lincoln Douglas Debate
A style of debate where sides take turns and have 13 minute intervals.
What is the First name of the "Douglas" that we get the term "Lincoln Douglas Debates" from?
Stephen