The great debaters vocabulary

To rebut means

• to try to prove something is true

• to try to prove something isn't true

To refute means

• to prove that someone's argument is true

• to prove that someone's argument is wrong

Match the following

• it's a serious attempt to prove something is false.

• rebut

• to prove that something is false with evidence or reasoning.

• deny

• you simply say sth is not true

• refute

Rhetoric refers to the art of using language effectively and persuasively in speech or writing.

• True

• False

Is this correct:

Rehearsal is when practicing is when you prepare for a performance or event, such as a speech, presentation, play,

• True

• False

Match the following

• Practice and Rehearsal

• The debate team practices their arguments repeatedly, refining and adjusting them until they are confident in their delivery.

• Delivery

• The team members deliver their arguments with passion and conviction, using rhetorical techniques

• Argument Development

• During the debate, the team members listen carefully to the arguments of the opposing team

• Research and Preparation

• They work to craft a clear and compelling argument that is backed up by solid evidence.

• Listening and Response

• The Wiley College debate team spends a significant amount of time researching and preparing their arguments.

Which major element is missing from the recent question?

( question 6)

• argument

• rebuttal ( to rebut)

• evidence

• information

Watch the video at least twice and answer

• Rebuttal is what makes difference between debating and public speaking

• To rebut, you need to give ONE sentence that summarizes your opponents' argument

• You should show how your opponents' argument is weak

• You need to speak about imagination

• You need to show that your argument is more convincing