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Debate Vocabulary
1st set of words For Debate argument section
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |