The components of debate

The "R" in the A-R-E strategy stands for:

What is a Debate?

• Informal argument about opinions

• Formal argument about with three points of view

• A formal argument about a certain topic with two sides

• A formal, unconstructive argument that is used to evoke emotional responses

Give an example of how technology is used in your home.

What does the "R" in the A-R-E strategy stand for?

Who is the person to speak last in a debate?

• 1st Person Proposition

• 3rd Person Opposition

• 3rd Person Proposition

• 2nd Person Opposition

What does the "E" in the A-R-E strategy stand for?

What does the Opposition argue for?

What form of language avoids slang?

You use emotive language in debate to:

• To provide factual information and evidence.
• To entertain the audience and make them laugh.
• To confuse the audience and make them lose interest.
• Evoke strong emotions and persuade the audience.

You use rhetorical questions in debate to:

• Make a point or engage the audience

• Provide factual information
• Avoid answering the question
• Confuse the audience