Debate Terms

Forms of support (facts, examples, quotes)

• reasoning

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

This states the point you will be proving.

• thesis

• opinion

• rebuttal

• evidence

A claim is

• reasoning.

• evidence.

• one of the sides of the debate.

• an arguable statement.

This side argues FOR the topic.

• negative

• rebuttal

• resolution

• affirmative

To explain why your evidence supports your claim

• facts

• reasoning

• rebuttal

• research

Which of these is NOT part of the debate process?

• preparing for the rebuttal

• research

• delivering a speech on the fly

Which does NOT win a debate?

• clear reasoning

• supporting facts

• unconvincing delivery

• logical arguments

The opposing side argues

• for the topic

• against the topic

• in favor of the topic

• whatever they feel like.

What are the characteristics of a good debater?

• strong arguments that support their claim

• making eye contact and speaking clearly.

• being prepared and knowledgeable about the topic

• all of these

To prove that the opposing team is wrong

• opinion

• rebuttal

• argument

• claim