英语辩论介绍.pptVIP

* I. Definition of debate: Debate is defined as “exchange of reasoning” In other words, it is a questioning exploration that is changing, energetic and dynamic. II. Styles of debate: Parliamentary debate: (1) the standard American style: has two teams of two contestants making a total of 6 speeches because one speaker will speak twice by giving a “ reply” speech. (2) the standard British style: it brings a greater level of complexity by having four competing teams, two teams on each side each compromising of two people making a total of 8 speeches. Each team has a specific role to play depending on their order of speaking. For example; the summing up for the whole side is done by the last speaker of the second teams. I. Definition of Motion: There are a number of different words to describe motions. They can be called, for example: topics, subjects, resolutions, moots, proposals, propositions or issues. Motions are usually worded as—this house believes that… II. Purpose of motion: In parliamentary debate, the motion indentifies a problem or situation that could be changed. The purpose of the debate is to test whether the proposed change offered by affirmative side in their definition of the motion is workable and reasonable. Debate Matter Manner Method The Building blocks for a debate Includes the actual Arguments you use How you present your case Includes body language and delivery The strategic choices made in a debate It is the delivery style a debater uses to persuade the audience. It is involved in physical and vocal aspects: Use of notes Tips: (1) Don’t read (2) Do use notes: to remind you what to say, to remind you when to say it, to remind you how to say it. How to Use Notes: (1)Main points: the headings not a full script (2)The order of the points: structure of speech (3)The style: voice, speed, pause (to remind you when to use soft calm voice, when to be more aggressive, when to slo