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debate vocabulary
1st set of words for debate/argumenation 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 exactly what someone said |
| resolve | to make a firm desicion to do something |
| evidence | facts and examples to prove soething |
| persuade | to try and convince someone |
| contention | a strong statement to side of a aragument |
| affirmative side | side that supports the propositon |
| negative side | side that opposes the proposition |
| oppose | to be against something |
| rebuttal | a response to a counter argument |
| concede | to admit that someone else was right |
| countrargument | an opposing argument or response |