Debate Vocabulary

Define debate

• To argue both sides of a topic

• To argue one side of a topic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Something proven to be true

• opinion

• fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Define Proposition

• Make a firm decision to do something

• A subject to be debated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

Facts and examples to prove something is...

• evidence

• a quote

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

To try and convince someone is...

• a contention

• to persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The side that supports the proposition (subject being debated)

• negative side

• affirmative side

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To be against something is to...

• concede

• oppose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

An opposing argument or response is a...

• rebuttal

• counterargument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D