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Debate Vocabulary
1st set of words for Debate
Term | Definition |
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debate | a argue both sides of a topic |
fact | something proven to be true |
opinion | a feeling or belief |
quote | to write exactly what someone said |
resolve | to make a firm decision about something |
proposition | a subject to be debated |
evidence | facts and examples that prove something |
persuade | to try and convince someone |
contention | a strong statement to support one side of the arguement |
affirmative side | side that supports proposition |
negative side | side that opposes proposition |
oppose | to be against something |
rebuttal | a response to a counter arguement |
concede | to admit that someone else is right |
counterargument | an opposing argument or response |