Summary
Want to learn how to win debates? No need to answer--that’s a rhetorical question. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby (and Tim's clone) discuss rhetoric, the art of arguing. Logical arguments are just the start--see how public speaking skills and charisma are also essential to debate success. Explore time-tested strategies used by ancient Greeks and modern students alike, from rhetorical devices to appealing to the audience's emotions. It's not just what you say, but also how you say it!-meta_description=This speaking and listening video examines the skills and strategies of rhetoric in debates, from logical arguments to rhetorical devices.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Debate:
- What is one new thing you learned about debate?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining debate.
- Draw or give one example of your own.