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Debate Vocabulary
1st set of words for Debate Arguementation Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Debate | to argue both sides of a topic |
| Fact | something proven to be true |
| Opinion | a feeling or belief |
| Quote | to write exacty what someone says |
| Resolve | to make a firm decision to do something |
| 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 arguement |
| Affermative Side | side that supports the proposition |
| Negative Side | side that opposes the side |
| Oppose | to be against something |
| Rebuttal | a response to a counter arguement |
| Concede | to admit that someone else is right |
| Counterarguement | an opposing arguement or response |