UNIT 3 Debate Vocabulary

Logical Evidence

Evidence based on logic and reasoning

Anecdotal Evidence

Evidence based on personal experience and often in the form of brief narratives or stories that serve to make a point

Empirical Evidence

Evidence based on scientific research such as studies and statistics

Rebuttal

Evidence that disproves the counterclaim and explains how your claim is stronger

Problem solver

Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively

Synthesize

To pull together ideas from different sources in order to develop your own perspective

Counterclaim

a claim made to rebut a previous claim

Advantage

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

debate

a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

Composition

a work of music, literature, or art.

Disadvantage

an unfavorable circumstance or drawback that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Perspective

(n.) a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally; the appearance to the eye of various objects at a given time, place, or distance

sufficient

enough; adequate

Logical Fallacies

errors in reasoning that are based on poor or faulty logic. These weaken the argument

Beneficial

favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.

Effective Communicator

intended message is accurately understood by the other person

Justify

show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Rhetorical Device

technique an author or speaker uses to convey to a listener or reader a meaning and persuade them towards considering a topic from a certain perspective. Strengthens an argument

Technology

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

Theme

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

Claim

the writer's position on an issue or problem

declare

to make known; to state openly

Collaborate

to work with another toward a goal. especially to produce or create something

tone

A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence

Convince

cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

Harmful

causing or likely to cause harm