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vocabulary
list of words on debate
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| debate | to argue both sides of a topic |
| fact | something proven to be true |
| opinion | a feeling or believing |
| 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 to convince something |
| contention | a strong statement to support one side of an arguement |
| affirmative side | side that supports the proposition |
| negative side | side that opposes the proposition |
| oppose | to be against something |
| rebuttal | a response to a counter arguement |
| concede | to admit someone is right |
| counterarguement | an opposing argument or response |