debate

Question 1

constructive

Answer 1

the initial speech where each side presents their main arguments and evidence.

Question 2

affirmative

Answer 2

side that agrees.

Question 2

resolution

Answer 2

the statement or proposition that is being debated. It’s the topic that the affirmative side supports and the negative side opposes.

Question 2

clash

Answer 2

Addressing and refuting another debater’s argument

Question 2

contention

Answer 2

a main argument or point that supports a debater’s position.

Question 3

cross-examination

Answer 3

part of a debate where one debater questions the other side

Question 4

rebuttal

Answer 4

a speech in which a debater responds to and refutes the opposing side’s arguments, defending their own case and pointing out flaws or weaknesses in the opponent’s points.

Question 5

claim

Answer 5

a statement or assertion that a debater makes to support their argument.

Question 6

negative

Answer 6

The team arguing against the topic

Question 7

value

Answer 7

what the debater wants to achieve

Question 8

evidence

Answer 8

supporting argument for why a claim is true, including examples, logic, studies, data, or expert opinion.

Question 9

warrant

Answer 9

interprets the data and shows how it supports your claim

Question 10

observation

Answer 10

stating a general statement or principle that helps frame the discussion or clarify the perspective from which the arguments will be presented.

Question 11

burden of proof

Answer 11

obligation of the affirmative side to provide sufficient evidence and reasoning to support the resolution or proposition they are advocating for.

Question 12

argument

Answer 12

A logical statement or reason supported by evidence that is used to persuade the audience or judges to accept a particular point of view.

Question 13

paradigm

Answer 13

a statement about your beliefs and predispositions regarding how you will judge the debate round

Question 14

lincoln-douglas

Answer 14

a one-on-one format where debaters argue for or against a resolution focused on moral or philosophical values, with the aim of convincing the judge which side’s values better address the issue.

Question 15

criterion

Answer 15

how the debater will achieve the value

Question 16

status quo

Answer 16

the existing state of affairs or the current situation before the resolution is adopted.

Question 17

flow

Answer 17

the method of taking detailed notes during the debate to track arguments, responses, and evidence presented by each side.