Debate Vocabulary

An ______________ is a feeling or belief.

A ___________________ is a strong statement to support one side of an argument.

A ______________ is a response to a counterargument.

Facts and examples to prove something is called _____________.

a _____________________ is a subject to be debated.

a ______________ is something proven to be true.

The _____________________ is the side that supports the proposition.

A ________________ is to write exactly what someone said.

To argue both sides of a topic is a _______________.

________________ is to try to convince someone.

The ___________________ is the side that opposes the proposition.

To be against something is to ________________.

Make a firm decision to do something is called __________________.

To admit that someone else is right is to _____________________.

The __________________________ is an opposing argument or response.

_______________________________ is the spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk.

A ________________________ is one who presides over a debate.

The ________________________ are the listeners assembled in the debate.

To observe or inquire in detail is to _________________.

Having or showing great skill; expert is a __________________.

To possess or exercise authority or control is to __________________.

_____________________ is to study carefully and thoroughly to present in a detailed, accurate manner.

A _______________________ is a series of steps taken to accomplish an outcome.

What is our one classroom rule?

It is important to be on time for class.