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List of words and definitions for the debate

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Term
Definition
Affirmative   show
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show This responsibility is completely on the side of the affirmative only and  
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show A technique for getting the listener’s attention by forcing him/her think about an issue or topic  
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show Proposed by the affirmative, this contains specific details which will change and imrove the current situation  
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Negative   show
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show Repeating the words of an expert or famous person to help support  
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show A regulated discussion of an issue by two matched sides  
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show The list of arguments and evidence presented by each side  
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show A short speech given by both sides to help defend their positions  
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Status Quo   show
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Resolution   show
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Statistic   show
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show A technique often used in introductions & conclusions which tells a story  
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show To disprove your opposition’s argument  
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show A suggestion for improving the current situation, but not altering it  
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show A word which means “to put into effect”  
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Attribution   show
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Fact   show
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