| A | B |
|---|
| resolution | topic, question, or proposal that is begin debated--formal subject in dispute |
| affirmative (aff) | team supporting the resolution |
| negative (neg) | team opposing the resolution |
| constructive | speeches in debate round where arguments are introduced |
| rebuttal | speeches in a debate round where arguments are summarized |
| status quo | current status (or policy) of anything--the way things are now |
| cross x | the time in a debate round where questions are asked/answered |
| case | collection of arguments supporting the resolution |
| flowing | taking notes in debate |
| argument | an attempt to convince an audience about some idea |
| assertion | a statement that something is so--a claim |
| reasoning | the because of an argument--the reason why the assertion is valid |
| evidence | the proof of the reasoning |
| fact | a statement that can be proven true or false through ovservaton or reference |
| opinion | a statement that cannot be proven true or false--it may be true for some but not for others |
| conclusion | position or opinion or judgement reached after consideration |
| refute | to argue against your opponent's contentions (assertions/claims) |
| clash | what happens when arguments directly oppose each other |
