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Language of Debate

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    What is the purpose of each phrase? To state an opinion, sequence your argument, listen to the other side, agree or disagree?
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  • In my opinion....
    Stating an opinion
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  • As far as I am concerned....
    Stating an opinion
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  • I'm convinced that...
    Stating an opinion
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  • The way I see it....
    Stating an opinion
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  • I (don't) believe that....
    Stating an opinion
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  • Firstly... secondly.... my third point is...
    Sequencing
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  • To begin...
    Sequencing
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  • In addition...
    Sequencing
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  • I'd like to deal with two points here. The first is....
    Sequencing
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  • I see your point, but I think...
    Listening to the other side
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  • That's very interesting, but...
    Listening to the other side
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  • Yes, but on the other hand....
    Listening to the other side
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  • Yes, but looking at it from another angle...
    Listening to the other side
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  • I disagree completely.
    Disagreeing.
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  • I'm sorry, but that just isn't true.
    Disagreeing.
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  • You must be joking!
    Disagreeing
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