Debate Review 2

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What are the two sides of a debate?

Back

affirmative & negative

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What is a claim in the context of a debate?

Back

An arguable statement.

Front

What rhetorical appeal is used in the statement: 'According to newsweek.com, having a cell phone at school does not lead to lower grades'?

Back

Logos

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What are rebuttals in a debate?

Back

Shorter speeches later in the debate where debaters argue over issues built during the constructive speeches.

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What is cross-examination in a debate?

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The time one debater interacts with another by asking questions, typically three minutes after the opponent's constructive speech.

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Define 'affirmative' in a debate context.

Back

The side that supports the resolution or proposition being debated.

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Define 'negative' in a debate context.

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The side that opposes the resolution or proposition being debated.

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What is the purpose of evidence in a debate?

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To support claims and arguments with factual information.

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What is the role of reasoning in a debate?

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To connect evidence to claims and explain why the evidence supports the claim.

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What is a constructive speech in a debate?

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The initial speech where debaters present their main arguments and evidence.