Debate Vocabulary

Define debate

• To argue both sides of a topic

• To argue one side of a topic

Something proven to be true

• opinion

• fact

Define Proposition

• Make a firm decision to do something

• A subject to be debated

Facts and examples to prove something is...

• evidence

• a quote

To try and convince someone is...

• a contention

• to persuade

The side that supports the proposition (subject being debated)

• negative side

• affirmative side

To be against something is to...

• concede

• oppose

An opposing argument or response is a...

• rebuttal

• counterargument