Debate is a game where two people or teams make speeches to support their argument. In debate it is important to use strong facts and strong reasons to make your argument effective. These skills will help you become more effective at expressing your opinion.
Strong facts and reasons have the following qualities:
- It logically supports the opinion.
- It is specific and states the idea clearly.
- It is convincing to a majority of people.
Look at the following examples of strong reasons or weak reasons. Which is a stronger reason?
- Topic: Smoking shouldn't be allowed in public places because:
- It is bad
- It makes your breath smell horrible
- It creates second hand smoke, which is harmful to nonsmokers
- It causes lung cancer
Using the strongest reasons are important for all arguments.
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