Key Terms and Concepts Handout

Public Speaking Debate Unit: Key Terms and Concepts

3 Elements of Argument:

Logos

Pathos

Ethos

Debate Terminology:

Opening Statement

Position/Assertion/Claim/Premise

Rebuttal

Concession

Refutation

Closing Statement

Logical Fallacies:  https://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/fallacies_list.html

Debate #1 Stats from the New York Times

Hillary Clinton

Time speaking: 41 minutes, 21 seconds

Words spoken: 6,181

Questions asked: 17

Questions dodged: 0

Interruptions by opponent: 29

Fact-checks by moderator: 0

Assertions that opponent was untruthful: 10

Donald J. Trump

Time speaking: 44 minutes, 23 seconds

Words spoken: 7,870

Questions asked: 15

Questions dodged: 4

Interruptions by opponent: 9

Fact-checks by moderator: 5

Assertions that opponent was untruthful: 26

Speech Feedback

Comment on your peer's draft:


1. Intro -- is it a good hook? Does it get you interested? Does it also introduce the main topic?


2. Body -- is it broken into sections? Is each section a clear topic? Is each section equally interesting or do any sections need more work?


3. Ending -- Is there a clear takeaway? Does it have a unique or memorable ending?


4. Clarity -- Note any sections, sentences, or words that are unclear, awkward phrasing, or not correct.


5. Engagement -- Note one place where the speech is very engaging; note one place where your attention was lost.


6. Overall -- What are the strengths? What does the writer need to work on most?