Debate Vocabulary

A statement of a problem that is worded so that there are clearly two sides to the argument...

Incorrect or false reasoning

A reason given with the purpose of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

The side of the debate that speaks against the issue or change...

The process of rebuilding your own case after it has been attacked by the other team

The process of attacking the opposing side's case.

An opinionated statement that should help you win your argument.

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises that are already understood.

The side of the debate that speaks in favor of an issue or change...

What you are suggesting your audience should do, now that you have just persuaded them

A speech competition of spoken arguments between individuals or teams (Rules, time limits, etc)

Facts that support your claim. This is proof that your claim is correct.