Debate Vocab Review

1. This refers to incorrect information that is accidentally communicated.
4. This refers to the period of time when debaters ask each other questions.
6. This refers to a formal conversation where people discuss the different ideas of a topic.
9. This refers to the argument made in favor of a particular topic.
11. This is an appeal to credibility.
12. This is the person on the opposite side of you in a debate.
13. This is the part of an argument where you explain how people are affected by your claim.
17. This fallacy refers to when a debater argues that something is true because of popular belief
18. This refers to the speech in a debate used to attack the opponent's main arguments.
20. This occurs when a debater cuts a piece of evidence to say something other than what the author meant.
21. This is an appeal to logic.
22. This refers to incorrect information that is purposefully communicated.
23. This fallacy refers to when a debater attacks their opponent's character rather than their argument.

2. This refers to the argument opposed to a particular topic.
3. This is another word for topic.
5. This is a 1 vs. 1 debate format that consists of an affirmative side and negative side and often focuses on philosophical and moral questions.
7. This is anything that can be used to support a debater's claim or warrants. It can include facts, statistics, expert testimony, etc.
8. This refers to the intentional movements made during a speech.
10. This refers to downplaying the significance of an argument's impact rather than directly refuting it.
14. This refers to the people listening to a debater. It is the most important element in any speech or debate!
15. This refers to a reason why a claim is true. It is typically supported by evidence.
16. This refers to speaking or debating without the benefit of a prepared or memorized speech, although brief notes are sometimes allowed.
19. This refers to the main, arguable statement that a debater presents as true.