Homework Lesson 3 Debate from Zero (1st Course).

What is Main argument?

• Main arguments are main points which include supporting arguments and evidence that one team in the debate mentions to support their point of view.
• Main argument refers to one's own viewpoint to the Motion.
• Main arguments are summary of all the points discussed in the conclusion.
• The first sentence of every speeches.

What does a Main argument include?

• Point - Explaination - Conclusion.
• Topic sentence - Supporting Evidence - Conclusion.
• Topic sentence - Supporting Argument - Supporting Evidence.
• Explaination - Facts - Conclusion.

What is the relationship between a Topic sentence and the Main argument in a paragraph?

• The Topic sentence summarizes the entire essay's Main argument.
• The Topic sentence introduces the Main idea of the paragraph, which supports the essay's Main argument.
• The Topic sentence provides detailed evidence that supports the Main argument.
• The Topic sentence concludes the paragraph by restating the Main argument.

What are Supporting arguments?

• It is the opening sentence that helps guide the content of the Main argument.
• They are numbers, data or conclusions based on actual experiments and surveys that have taken place.
• They are the explanation, the analysis provide reasons and explaination to support the Main argument.
• They are the counter-argument, offering opposing points of view, or weakening the opponent's point of view.

What does Supporting evidence refer to?

• The main idea or central claim of a text.
• The facts, documents of experiments, surveys or factual experience of oneself for the purpose of supporting Main argument or drawing a final Conclusion.
• The conclusion drawn at the end of an essay or article.
• The counter-arguments presented by the opposing side.

What is the purpose of Rebuttal?

• To accept and acknowledge opposing arguments without response.
• To ignore opposing arguments entirely.
• To counter or disaprove opposing content with evidence or argumentation.
• To agree with opposing arguments without question.

What is the order of the steps in Rebuttal?

• 1. 1. "They said that..."

     2. 2. "Because ..."

     3. 3. ""But I disagree..." Or "That may be true, however..."

     4. 4. "Therefore..." or “In conclusion, …”

• 1. 1. "They say that ..."

  2. 2. "But I disagree..." Or "That may be true, however..."

  3. 3. "Because ..."

  4. 4. "Therefore..." or “In conclusion, …”

• 1. 1. "Therefore..." or “In conclusion, …”

  2. 2. "But I disagree..." Or "That may be true, however..."

  3. 3. "They say that ..."

  4. 4. "Because ..."

• 1. 1. "Because ..."

  2. 2. "But I disagree..." Or "That may be true, however..."

  3. 3. "They say that ..."

  4. 4. "Therefore..." or “In conclusion, …”

What is the first step of Rebuttal?

• Using negative words to refuse or disagree with the opposing's argument
• Briefing the opposing content with the prepared notes during the opponent's speeches.
• Jumping straight into presenting your counterarguments without preparation.
• Providing a conclusion without considering opposing arguments.

What is the example of the second step of Rebuttal?

• "That may be true, but I think that if nonsmokers want to avoid cigarette smoke, they can walk away.”
• "The other team said that smoking is harmful for nonsmokers."
• "Because nonsmokers should look out for their own health."
• "I totally agree with your opinion."

What is the third step of Rebuttal?

• Summarizing the opposing argument.
• Stating disagreement with the opposing argument.
• Drawing a logical conclusion based on the presented evidence.
• Providing strong explaination and convincing evidence.