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List of words and definitions for the debate

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Term
Definition
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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