DEBATES

The main theme of a debate is called a:

• motion

• topic sentence

• claim

• controversy

The team that defends the motion is called:

• the motion

• the opposition

• the proposition

• the defenders

The team against the motion is called ___ _________.

The word debate finds its origin in the word​ (a)   which makes reference to​ (b)   and it comes from ​ ​ (c)   .

• battere
• fighting
• Latin
• Greek
• die
• defend

According to the video, debates are key to a functional ________.

Key elements of a person that participates in a debate are:​ (a)   ,​ (b)   ,​ (c)   and​ (d)  

• critical thinking
• presenting ideas logically
• speaking with confidence
• being a good listener
• speaking loud
• undermining the opposite team's self confidence

The ones choosing the winner of the debate are called:

• natural 3rd party

• neutral third party

• motion party

• work hard party hard

In a debate, there are key interventions to organize an argument. These include:

• an introduction, reasons and conclusion.

• an introduction, fight and conclusion.

• a leader, reasons, and conclusion.

• motion, fighting debate, neutral third party decision

Some debate expressions include:

• You also have to consider...

• That's a difficult question to address because...

• Hasta la vista baby.

• I'll destroy you.

These are unacceptable expressions to use in a debate:

• Your bla, bla, bla, is making me fall asleep.

• You're so crazy.

• That's not the way to go in this situation since...

• I'd like you to see the problem from a different perspective as...