Debate Terminology

3. – The side that argues against the debated statement.
8. - a structured discussion in which opposing sides present arguments and evidence to support their views on a topic.
11. – A predisposition or partiality that influences judgment.
12. – An argument presented in response to an opposing argument.
15. – A focused claim that advances a particular side of a debate.
17. – A period of questioning intended to test the strength of an opponent’s arguments.
19. – The logical explanation connecting evidence to a claim.
20. – Information or data used to substantiate a claim.
21. – A relevant issue that provokes strong disagreement and opposing viewpoints.

1. – A reply that addresses and weakens an opposing argument.
2. – Evaluation based on personal feelings, opinions, or perspectives.
4. – The side that argues in favor of the debated statement.
5. – The act of influencing beliefs or opinions through argument.
6. – The formal statement that defines the issue under debate.
7. – The ability to evaluate arguments without personal bias.
9. – The underlying assumption that links evidence to a claim.
10. – A claim that directly opposes another claim.
13. – A response that demonstrates an opposing argument is false or logically flawed.
14. – The clearly defined stances taken by debaters on an issue.
16. – The degree to which evidence directly supports a claim.
18. – Persuasive discourse that logically advances from a claim to a conclusion.
21. – A debatable assertion that expresses a central point.