lesson 9

Definition: A form of communication wherein a speaker uses a reason-giving discourse in order to seek acceptance of a particular claim in opposition to a claim advanced by others.

Context / Nature: It can happen on an informal occasion, needs not even be in each other's presence, and is used as a means to move an audience toward accepting your viewpoint.

Scope: ____ is broader and used to subsume (to place in a more comprehensive category) the meaning of the word "debate". All debates may be considered as a form of ______, but not the other way around.

Definition: A formal oral controversy between two opposing teams; one attempts to persuade or convince an audience while the other team rejects the proposition under consideration.

Context / Nature: It is a formal event where debaters must encounter each other face-to-face.

Relationship: _____ may be considered as a form of argumentation.

Argumentation and debate are communicative forms that are rule-governed by specialized rules, specifically ______

Argumentation requires at least two persons or two competing messages, meaning the arguer presents a message that can be examined and evaluated by others.

The characteristic of argumentation in which the arguer assumes certain risks brought about by their implicit or explicit calling for a critique of their ideas from others.

The idea that argumentation ought to be as extended and as complete as possible to guarantee that all considerations are aired, considered, and defended.

As if the arguer saying “you may use as much time as I have (or as much time as you need) to criticize my claims and reasons”

Refers to the willingness of the arguer to proceed logically, giving reasons that they think will support their claims and ought to be accepted by unsure or doubtful listeners.

The question or topic for debate is stated in the form of a _____

Speakers are divided into two _____ Affirmative (Government side) who upholds the proposition, and a Negative (Opposition side) who opposes it.

the number of debaters on each side is the same, and the time allotted to each side is approximately the same.

Each speaker gives an opening or constructive speech (also called substantive speech in some debate types) and usually a closing speech known as a rebuttal (or reply).

The two sides alternate in presenting their arguments, with the affirmative opening and closing the debate.

A moderator or chairman presides over the discussion, and ordinary rules of parliamentary procedure apply.

A process that creates a different belief or disbelief through an appeal to reason.

A process that creates belief or disbelief through an appeal to the emotions.

Refers to the perception other people have of the persuader (whether they are perceived as having competence, integrity, goodwill, and credibility).

Appeals to the attitudes and motives of the listener.

Refers to the way the persuader moves from data or evidence to a conclusion.