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debate vocabulary
1st set of words for debate/argumenation unit
Term | Definition |
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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 |