Student Skills Debate Flashcards
1
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Debate
A
To argue both sides of a topic
2
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Fact
A
Something proven to be true
3
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opinion
A
A feeling or belief
4
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quote
A
To write exactly what someone said
5
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resolve
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Make a firm decision to do something
6
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proposition
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A subject to be debated
7
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evidence
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Facts and examples that prove something
8
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persuade
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To try and convince someone
9
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contention
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A strong statement to support one side of an argument
10
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Affirmative side
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Side that supports the proposition
11
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Negative side
A
Side that opposes the proposition
12
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oppose
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To be against something
13
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rebuttal
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A response to a counter argument
14
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concede
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To admit that someone else is right
15
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Counterargument
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An Opposing argument or response