Technique
Proving to the audience that your argument is better than the opponent
What is Rebuttal?
The use of invalid or otherwise faulty reasoning in an argument
What is a Fallacy
The topic of whether people should have access to armed weapons
What is gun control
A question you ask the audience to bring a dramatic effect to your speech, not looking for an answer
What is a Rhetorical question?
A statement that someone believes is true, usually supported with evidence.
What is a Claim
The topic of whether people should die for committing crimes
What is death penalty?
To cause someone to believe something
What is persuading
The topic of whether women should be able to end the development of a fetus
What is abortion?
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
What is an anecdote
Body of facts or information
What is evidence
The topic of whether kids should have extra work after school
What is no homework?
When you use your knowledge to go against someones claim.
What is a counterargument
The process for making clear how your evidence supports your claim
What is reasoning
The topic of whether animals should be used in "scientific projects"
What is animal testing