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English Class Lvl 3 Debate
Debate Terms
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Debate/Speech
9th Grade
09/19/2011

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Warrant
Definition
The evidence needed to state, and prove your arguement.
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Claim
Definition
What you say is the right side of the arguement.
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Impact
Definition
What happens to certain people as they argue.
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Debate
Definition
A discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.

A formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers.
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Deliberate
Definition
A carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional.

Characterized by deliberation; careful or slow in deciding.

Leisurely and steady in movement or action; slow and even; unhurried.
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Argument
Definition
an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation: a violent argument.
2. a discussion involving differing points of view; debate: They were deeply involved in an argument about inflation.
3. a process of reasoning; series of reasons: I couldn't follow his argument.
4. a statement, reason, or fact for or against a point: This is a strong argument in favor of her theory.
An address or composition intended to convince or persuade; persuasive discourse.
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