The Art of Public Speaking

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What is a debate? A debate is a kind of contest

What is a debate?

A debate is a kind of contest where

you must support your argument and refute your opponent's argument with logical reasoning and rebuttals by giving facts and evidence.
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In order to support you argument, you may have to make

In order to support you argument, you may have to make

statements which are against your own opinion.
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It is best never to agree with the opposite side until after the debate!

It is best never to agree with the opposite side until

after the debate!
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The Rules: The chairperson will start the debate by summarizing the

The Rules:

The chairperson will start the debate by summarizing the situation

at heart. This is followed by:
a 3-minute constructive speech from each side
two or three 2-minute rebuttals from each side turn by turn
a 3-minute concluding speech from each side
questions from the floor - the audience can address questions to both sides after the debate.
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Try to use every available argument.

Try to use every available argument.