Debate Format and Vocabulary Review

The reason why your argument (point) is true. If an argument does not have this, it may automatically be disregarded by some judges because there is nothing that supports your argument.

• conclusion

• evidence

• explanation

• rebuttal

The side that supports the motion. This team begins the debate.

• opposition

• negative side

• proposition

• disagree side

The topic of the debate. This sets forth the issues and arguments that will be discussed in the debate. Two teams will either agree or disagree with it.

• motion

• point

• statement

• reasons

A debater who gives an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. They do this by giving evidence and a short __________ . Both of these support the main argument (point).

• interchange

• rebuttal

• resolution

• explanation

When you argue against a point made by the other team, that is called what?

• conclusion

• point

• summary

• rebuttal

This part of the speech is when the first speaker mentions the motion, which side they are on, the definition of some words, and what multiple points their team will be arguing to support their side of the motion.

• main point

• conclusion

• introduction

• 1st point

Which of the following refers to published evidence introduced into the debate to provide support an argument.

• a statement from a friend or someone you know

• scientific study

• an advertisement

• your best guess

"Our team defines the word "________" to mean...." is done at which part of the debate

• introduction (1st speaker)

• conclusion (last speaker)

• all speakers

• not a part of the debate

This person(s) decides who won the debate.

• judge

• referee

• your debate teacher

• team leader

What is the correct order when giving an argument in a debate?

• point, evidence

• Point, evidence, summary

• summary, point, evidence

• evidence, point, summary