Learning the roles in a debate and making a rebuttal
I can understand the roles in a debate and make a rebuttal point.
Learning the roles in a debate and making a rebuttal
I can understand the roles in a debate and make a rebuttal point.
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Key learning points
- The motion is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated.
- The team that agrees with the motion is called the proposition.
- The team that disagrees with the motion is called the opposition.
- A rebuttal point is a counter-argument made against something specific that the opposing team has said.
Keywords
Motion - The motion is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated.
Proposition - The team that agrees with the motion is called the proposition.
Opposition - The team that disagrees with the motion is called the opposition.
Rebuttal - A rebuttal point is a counter-argument made against something specific that the opposing team has said.
Common misconception
Rebuttal points can be argued against.
A rebuttal point comes at the start of a speaker's speech and cannot be responded to.
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