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Debate Vocabulary
1st set of words For Debate argument section
Term | Definition |
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Debate | To argue both sides of and argument |
Fact | Something proven to be true |
Opinion | A feeling or belief |
Quote | To write exactly what someone said |
Reslolve | To make firm decision to do somthing |
Proposition | A subject to be debated |
Evidence | Facts and examples that prove something |
Persuade | To try to convince someone |
Contention | A strong statement to support one side of an argument |
Affirmative side | Side that supports the proposition |
Negative | side that opposes the proposition |
Oppose | to be against somthing |
Rebuttal | A response to a counter arguement |
Concede | To admit that someone else is right |
Counterargument | An opposing argument or response |