Correct the Mistake
I'm disagree with that!
I disagree with that!
Refuting by offering an opposing argument.
To rebut
Noun: rebuttal (a contrary argument)
The person responsible for introducing speakers, inviting them to give their speech, thanking them at the end of their speech, ensuring that the rules of the debate are observed and generally keeping order.
The chair(person)
When debaters explain the significance of the warrant/evidence and how it supports their claim ...
Impact
(3rd step in basic argumentative structure)
Why the claim is is important to the debate
What does "to shoot one's mouth off" mean?
To talk foolishly, carelessly, or too much about something
It's one of the most important aspect of ....
It's one of the most important aspectS of
i.e. one of + PLURAL noun
The debating topic
the motion/the resolution
The concluding speech on each side, providing a biased summary of the debate.
The summation/closing statements
The members of the debate audience
The floor
If someone has "the gift of the gab", what are they able to do?
They are able to speak easily and confidently, and to persuade people.
First, second, third...
(When enumerating)
Firstly, secondly, thirdly
The debating side which supports the motion/resolution
The proposition/the affirmative team
How many speakers make up a team in an Oxford-style debate?
Three
Give two ways of expressing that you are voicing your opinion.
- as I see it
- in my opinion
- I believe
- as far as I'm concerned
- from my point of view
What is a "moot point"?
A subject which gives rise to argument or debate.
This is eventually our last chance.
This is possibly our last chance.
NB. In English, the adverb eventually means in the end or after some time
e.g. The train was delayed, but it eventually arrived at midnight. (correct)
The debating side which is against the motion.
The opposition/the negative team.
When you present your argument in a clear statement.
A claim
(1st step in basic argumentative structure)
Name two ways of expressing your disagreement
- I disapprove
- I disagree
- I think it's wrong
- I'm not convinced
- that's absolute nonsense (NB. strong disagreement!)
- I'm dead set against it (strongly opposed)
What on earth is a "bone of contention"?
A subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
I present you my team.
I'd like to introduce you to my team.
NB.In English, the verb present means provide.
Which speaker begins a debate?
The first speaker of the proposition/affirmative team
Arguments supporting your claim such as statistics, references, quotes, analogies etc.
Warrant/Evidence
(2nd step in basic argumentative structure)
An argument should answer the following three questions: what are you claiming, how is the claim true, and why does the claim matter (to the debate) The warrant is the "how."
Give two synonyms for "in conclusion"
- Let me recap my arguments
- To reiterate my point of view
- To sum up
- Finally
- It all boils down to
What does "to stand one's ground" mean?
To not change one's position when being attacked; to not retreat.