Debate Vocabulary Part 1

What are claims backed by reasons that are supported by evidence?

An opinion, idea, or assertion supported by evidence.

When we assert that something is true or not true we have a _______   _____  _______

when we assert that something is good or bad,or more or less desirable, we are giving a _____   ____  ____?

When we assert that one course of action is superior to another we are giving a ______ ____ ____?

The competitor or team who argues in favor of adopting the resolution is on the _________ side? 

The affirmative’s responsibility to prove that the resolution is true is the ____ ___ ___?

The team or competitor who defends the present system and argues against the resolution?

A type of speech that rebuilds arguments after attacks, refutes arguments of the opposing team, and summarizes the debate  .Generally, no new arguments are allowed in this type of speech.

directly attacking the opposing teams’ arguments (also known as “clash”).

The proposition or subject offered to debate is known as ? 

The  current state of affairs, the present system is known as ? 

A period of time when debaters ask each other questions is known as? 

A specific written proposal (bill or resolution) made by a legislator or committee for debate.

The leader of a legislative assembly who runs its meetings by recognizing members(legislators) to speak or move. Modeled after the Speaker of the House, or the Vice President or President protempore of the Senate.