Week 13 Vocab - Fall 24

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Rebuttal (noun)

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Speech that rebuilds arguments after attacks, refutes arguments of the opposing team, and summarizes the debate. 

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Contention (noun)

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An idea or point for which a person argues (as in a debate or argument).

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Nuance (noun)

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A subtle distinction or variation of an argument, thesis, or debate.

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Claim (noun)

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Main point of an argument; A statement of what the debater intends to prove. 

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Refute (verb)

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To prove wrong by argument or evidence.

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Affirmative (noun)

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The team that argues for an argument.

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Negative (noun)

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The team that argues against an argument. 

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Criterion (noun)

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Standard rule or test on which a decision or judgement is based. 

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Status Quo (noun)

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The current state of affairs; the current system.

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Counterplan (noun)

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Negative admits system should be changed, but argues that the negative’s plan is better.