Debate Vocabulary

Debate

• a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

• a statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

• an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Proposition

• a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

• a statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

• an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Argument

• a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

• a statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

• an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Objections

• a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

• a statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

• an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Subject Matter

• the topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art.

• the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

• the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

• a person's point of view or attitude toward something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Evidence

• the topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art.

• the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

• the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

• a person's point of view or attitude toward something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Preponderance

• the topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art.

• the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

• the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

• a person's point of view or attitude toward something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Position

• the topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art.

• the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

• the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

• a person's point of view or attitude toward something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Concept

• an abstract idea; a general notion

• a relationship between two things or situations, especially where one thing affects the other.

• a thing that may happen or be the case

• concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Link/ed

• an abstract idea; a general notion

• a relationship between two things or situations, especially where one thing affects the other.

• a thing that may happen or be the case

• concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D