Spring '25 Debate I Review (Part 1)

Front

What is the first part of an argument?

Back

claim

Front

What part of the argument can you attack? Options: claim, warrant, impact, everything

Back

everything

Front

What is a "impact"?

Back

reasoning explaining "Why should I care?"

Front

The affirmative argues

Back

for the topic

Front

The opposing side argues

Back

against the topic

Front

To explain why your evidence supports your claim

Back

Reasoning

Front

Forms of support (facts, examples, quotes)

Back

Evidence

Front

What is a claim?

Back

an arguable statement

Front

The topic or claim being debated.

Back

Resolution

Front

The process of arguing the affirmative or negative side of a resolution against an opposing team, often including a judge or audience who decides the outcome.

Back

Debate