Speech Final

What is the difference between a debate and a fight?

• A debate is more structured than a fight

• A fight is attacking the other person and a debate is attacking the arguments

• A fight has evidence and a debate does not

• A debate has set times and a fight does not

What strategies or techniques could you use if you are trying to win a debate?

• Utilize evidence

• Use logic and reasoning

• Repeat your claim

• Attack the other person and not their arguments

What debate strategies are usually considered "off-limits," or are at least a bad idea?

• Attacking your opponent for who they are

• Calmly stating your arguments

• Yelling at your opponent

• Going over time

What preparation is needed BEFORE a debate occurs in order to have the best chances of winning?

• Think of counter-arguments the other side might say and have rebuttals ready

• Write and practice your opening statement

• Know exactly what you are going to say each moment

• Think of attacks you can say about the other person

What rules exist in debating?

• No interrupting your opponent

• Yell at your opponent

• None

• Speak for only the specifed amount of time you are given

What is a counterargument?

• A rebuttal

• The opposite argument or viewpoint from what the speaker is saying

• A response that refutes an argument

• A response that proves to be false or incorrect

What is a rebuttal?

• The opposite argument or viewpoint from the speaker is saying

• A response that refutes an argument

• A summary of the case

• A comeback

What is logic?

• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support

• Relevant pieces of information that support a claim

• A method of reasoning/thinking

• A mental activity that consists of organizing information or beliefs into a series of steps to reach conclusions

What is reasoning?

• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support

• Relevant pieces of information that support a claim

• A method of reasoning/thinking

• A mental activity that consists of organizing information or beliefs into a series of steps to reach conclusions

What is evidence?

• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support

• Relevant pieces of information that support a claim

• A method of reasoning/thinking

• A mental activity that consists of organizing information or beliefs into a series of steps to reach conclusions