Debate Terms

Front

The person or people that you're debating against.

Back

Opponent

Front

The team that is debating FOR the resolution.

Back

Affirmative

Front

The team that is debating AGAINST the resolution.

Back

Negative

Front

To outline the positives of a resolution is to list the...

Back

Pros

Front

To outline the negatives of a resolution...

Back

Cons

Front

The resolution is another name for the _________, which is the main argument of your debate.

Back

Claim

Front

What happens during the cross-examination round of a debate?

Back

Teams ask each other questions to invalidate opposing arguments.

Front

In the constructive phase of a speech, teams...

Back

Make their initial arguments for why their side is correct.

Front

In the rebuttal round of a speech, teams...

Back

Present their arguments for why the other side is incorrect.

Front

When you research for a debate, you...

Back

Look for data, research, and other evidence that supports the arguments for your side.