It's the theme or questions parties discuss about during the debate.
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What is a usual characteristic of a motion? It's fun, interesting, controversial or modern?
It's controversial
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What are the two teams in a debate's name?
Proposition and opposition
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How is time allotted to the teams?
Each team is usually given equal time to present their arguments.
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What three parts are generally included in a team's presentation?
The introduction, the reasons and the conclusion
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Who decides who has won the debate?
A neutral third party, judge or committee
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Who is considered the winner in a debate?
The team that has delivered the most convincing arguments.
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Does the judge have to personally agree with the motion?
No
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Mention two of the fundamental skills necessary to debate
Ability to think critically and analyse a problem, to present your thoughts logically and elegantly, to speak confidently in public and to listen carefully
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What's the purpose of persuading?
to convince someone to agree with you
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Name a few expressions to express an OPINION during a debate
In my honest opinion.... From my experience... It's my belief that....
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Name expressions about AGREEING & DISAGREEING
I see you point..., I'm afraid I disagree....., I agree with _____, I disagree with you....
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Name expressions to INTERRUPT during a debate
I hate to interrupt, but... I'd like to cut in here...I'd like to add something..., If I may come in here....
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Name expressions for PERSUADING
Put yourself in my shoes. I want you to see it my way. Can you see where I'm coming from?
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Expressions for CLARIFYING OR REPHRASING in a debate
Let's be clear here...What I said was.... In other words... What I meant to say was....
