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What is a debate? A speech, a discussion, a fight
A discussion
What is a motion in a debate?
It's the theme or questions parties discuss about during the debate.
What is a usual characteristic of a motion? It's fun, interesting, controversial or modern?
It's controversial
What are the two teams in a debate's name?
Proposition and opposition
How is time allotted to the teams?
Each team is usually given equal time to present their arguments.
What three parts are generally included in a team's presentation?
The introduction, the reasons and the conclusion
Who decides who has won the debate?
A neutral third party, judge or committee
Who is considered the winner in a debate?
The team that has delivered the most convincing arguments.
Does the judge have to personally agree with the motion?
No
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
What's the purpose of persuading?
to convince someone to agree with you
Name a few expressions to express an OPINION during a debate
In my honest opinion.... From my experience... It's my belief that....
Name expressions about AGREEING & DISAGREEING
I see you point..., I'm afraid I disagree....., I agree with _____, I disagree with you....
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....
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?
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....
Expressions to SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE a debate
To conclude... To finalize, I'd like to reiterate that... To sum up... Both sides have some valid points.


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