What is an argument in the context of writing and speech?

A series of statements typically used to persuade someone of something or to present reasons for accepting a conclusion

A disagreement between two people

A loud and emotional discussion

What is evidence in the context of an argument?

Information from a reliable source that supports the claim

A rhetorical question to engage the audience

What is a claim in an argument?

The main idea or position that the writer is trying to convince the audience to accept

A question that is posed at the beginning of the argument

Evidence that supports the main idea

A counterargument to the main idea

What is a logical fallacy?

A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument

A type of evidence that is particularly convincing

The conclusion of a well-constructed argument

A question that is impossible to answer

What role does the audience play in the construction of an argument?

The audience's beliefs and values should be considered when forming an argument

The audience should be ignored to maintain an objective stance

The audience only matters when the argument is about a controversial topic

The audience's role is only to agree with the argument

What does it mean if an argument is said to have a bias?

The argument leans towards one side due to personal preference or prejudice.

The argument provides a balanced view of the topic.

The argument uses logical reasoning to support its claims.

The argument addresses the topic without any emotional influence.

What does the slippery slope argument entail?

An argument that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major and oftentimes negative consequences.

A logical progression of events leading to a reasonable conclusion.

A clear and straightforward argument that is easy to follow.

An argument that stands on solid ground and cannot be easily disputed.

What is a non sequitur in the context of argumentation?

A logical fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

A statement that logically follows from the previous statement.

A type of evidence that strongly supports the argument.

A rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's logic.

What is a strawman argument?

An argument that misrepresents the opponent's position to make it easier to attack.

An argument that accurately represents the opponent's position.

A strong argument that cannot be easily refuted.

An argument that uses a lot of evidence to support its claims.

What is a non sequitur in the context of argumentation?

A logical fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

A statement that logically follows from the previous statement.

A type of evidence that strongly supports the argument.

A rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's logic.

What is a counterargument?

An argument that contradicts the main argument

The final paragraph of an argumentative essay

A type of evidence that supports the claim

The thesis statement of an argument

Debate Terminology Review

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The reason your claim is true.
If an argument does not have this, it may automatically be disregarded by some judges.

resolution

compare

warrant

bargain

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The side that supports the resolution. This explains why the resolution is correct and is presented during the (AC).

discussion

contention

broker

affirmative

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The topic of the debate. This sets forth the issues to be discussed in the debate and the respective sides affirmative and negative teams will take.

reasoning

contention

resolution

dialogue

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A debater who offers an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, the affirmative team has to prove the resolution true while the negative has to prove the resolution false.

burden of proof

interchange

resolution

rebuttal

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Arguing against constructive arguments made by the other debater.

consult

forum

warrant

refutation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These types of speeches are done in which debaters introduce their position and advocacy. These are the first two speeches in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.

refutation

interchange

forum

constructive

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These speeches are shorter speeches later in the debate in which debaters argue over issues that were built during the constructive speeches.

forum

rebuttal

interchange

resolution

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Debate Terminology Review

The reason your claim is true.
If an argument does not have this, it may automatically be disregarded by some judges.

The side that supports the resolution. This explains why the resolution is correct and is presented during the (AC).

The topic of the debate. This sets forth the issues to be discussed in the debate and the respective sides affirmative and negative teams will take.

A debater who offers an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, the affirmative team has to prove the resolution true while the negative has to prove the resolution false.

Arguing against constructive arguments made by the other debater.

These types of speeches are done in which debaters introduce their position and advocacy. These are the first two speeches in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.

These speeches are shorter speeches later in the debate in which debaters argue over issues that were built during the constructive speeches.

This is a major argument in the debate. Affirmatives and negatives build their cases with this.

This refers to published literature introduced into the debate to provide support for an argument.

This is the time one debater gets to interact with another debater by asking questions. Each debater gets three minutes after his/her opponent's constructive speech. This time can be used for clarification or to set up an argument.

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Debate Terminology Review

The reason your claim is true. If an argument does not have this, it may automatically be disregarded by some judges.

The side that supports the resolution. This explains why the resolution is correct and is presented during the (AC).

The topic of the debate. This sets forth the issues to be discussed in the debate and the respective sides affirmative and negative teams will take.

A debater who offers an argument must show that it is valid in order for it to be accepted. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, the affirmative team has to prove the resolution true while the negative has to prove the resolution false.

Arguing against constructive arguments made by the other debater.

These types of speeches are done in which debaters introduce their position and advocacy. These are the first two speeches in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.

These speeches are shorter speeches later in the debate in which debaters argue over issues that were built during the constructive speeches.

This is a major argument in the debate. Affirmatives and negatives build their cases with this.

This refers to published literature introduced into the debate to provide support for an argument.

This is the time one debater gets to interact with another debater by asking questions. Each debater gets three minutes after his/her opponent's constructive speech. This time can be used for clarification or to set up an argument.

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The reason your claim is true.
If an argument does not have this, it may automatically be disregarded by some judges.