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debate vocabulary
1st set of words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Debate | to 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 |
| proposition | a subject to be debated |
| evidence | facts and examples |
| persuade | to try to convince |
| contention | a strong statement to support one side of an argument |
| affirmative side | sides that supports the proposition |
| negative side | side that opposes the proposition |
| oppose | to be an against |
| rebuttal | a response to a counter argument |
| concede | to admit that someone else is right |
| counterargument | an opposing argument or response |