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Debate #1

  •  Latin    10     Public
    Debate vocabulary ESL B1+
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  • What is 'a right'?
    A moral or legal entitlement to have or get something, or to act in a certain way. eg The right to free speech
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  • a venue
    A place where special occassions can be held, such as debates
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  • Pros and Cons
    The pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision
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  • To put forward
    To state an idea or opinion, or to suggest a plan or person, for other people to consider
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  • Ethical issues
    Ethics, or moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior
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  • Current affairs
    Events of political or social interest and importance happening in the world at the present time
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  • A rebuttal
    An opposing argument or debate.
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  • The Affirmative
    The side which is debating for something to happen
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  • The negative
    The side which is debating against something to happen
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  • The Chairperson
    The person who is monitoring the debate
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