| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Proposition | a statement expressing the topic of the debate(resolution) |
| Constructive Case | Arguments that build (construct) your case |
| Rebuttal | Overcoming your opponents arguments, continuing to build and reexplain your case |
| Time Rules | The amount of time given to each part of the debate |
| Logos | Logic |
| Ethos | Integrity, ethics |
| Pathos | Emotion |
| Reason | A rational motive for a belief or action (sound judgement) |
| Rational | Wise, judicious, not absurd or foolish (consistent with logic) |
| Logic | Sound thinking, thinking that makes sense |
| Reasoning | forming conclusions, judgements or inferences |
| Syllogism | An argument made by a series of statements |
| Analogy | A comparison between the similarities of two things |
| Premise | A proposition helping to support a conclusion |
| Conclusion | Summing up of points and statements |
| Reasoning by Analogy | Drawing conclusion from similar situations |
Combine with other sets
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