List of words and definitions for the debate
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| Affirmative | The side which is arguing for a change in the current condition
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| Burden of Proof | This responsibility is completely on the side of the affirmative only and
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| Rhetorical Question | A technique for getting the listener’s attention by forcing him/her think about an issue or topic
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| Plan | Proposed by the affirmative, this contains specific details which will change and imrove the current situation
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| Negative | The side which supports the current situation
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| Quotation | Repeating the words of an expert or famous person to help support
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| Debate | A regulated discussion of an issue by two matched sides
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| Case | The list of arguments and evidence presented by each side
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| Rebuttal | A short speech given by both sides to help defend their positions
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| Status Quo | The Latin name for the current condition, or the way things are right now.
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| Resolution | The agreed upon topic for discussion or debate
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| Statistic | A fact using numbers, percent, fractions, ratios in order to show a numerical relationship
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| Anecdote | A technique often used in introductions & conclusions which tells a story
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| Refute | To disprove your opposition’s argument
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| Counterplan | A suggestion for improving the current situation, but not altering it
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| Implement | A word which means “to put into effect”
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| Attribution | Giving credit to a source of information in a report
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| Fact | Information which can be proven or verified
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