ARGUMENT CONSTRUCTION

The three important aspects of context are...

• 'From', 'Now' and 'Going'

• 'Form', 'Novelty' and 'Gain'

• Cause, Status Quo, and Impact

An argument that hurts my team's stance is always important.

• True

• False

ALL arguments that answer the motion are important.

• True

• False

Good debaters make good arguments. _______ debaters identify and win good arguments/clashes.

The Link/Impact of an argument is the most important element of an argument.

• True

• False

Which of the following can be used as evidence in an argument? Select all that apply.

• Facts

• Analogies

• Anecdotes

• Tabloids

• Studies

An argument is...

• Structured and principled statement facts.

• Presentation of a point of view with the intention of convincing others.

• Presentation of facts view with the intention of convincing others.

• Presentation of a point of view with the intention of contradicting others.