Student Skills Debate Flashcards

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Debate

A

To argue both sides of a topic

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Fact

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Something proven to be true

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3
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opinion

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A feeling or belief

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4
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quote

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To write exactly what someone said

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5
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resolve

A

Make a firm decision to do something

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6
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proposition

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A subject to be debated

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7
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evidence

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Facts and examples that prove something

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8
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persuade

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To try and convince someone

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9
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contention

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A strong statement to support one side of an argument

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10
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Affirmative side

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Side that supports the proposition

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11
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Negative side

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Side that opposes the proposition

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12
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oppose

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To be against something

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13
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rebuttal

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A response to a counter argument

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14
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concede

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To admit that someone else is right

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15
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Counterargument

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An Opposing argument or response

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