Through this unit, I learned some specialized for debate and the word gives me the most impressed is “devil advocate ” which means argue for the opinion you do not agree with or even completely disagree, though this is difficult to do and most us feel it is bad luck to so a devil advocate but I like it, I think to argue for things you do not know a lot or disagree can make chances and experience to some new ideas and do more research can wider your knowledge, which is very helpful and fun~ I also learn that all the skill I learned in the first unit”public speaking ” can be used or I can say should be used in debate. Good speaking skill is pretty important, such as enough high voice, clearly speaking, proper speed, good research, some body language and so on. They are all helpful to make you look confident and win the debate to persuade your opponents and audiences.
I like the debate in all the area, especially when the game on. Doing research is a little troublesome but it is necessary so it is fine, if must to say anything I do not like that is the games are too less I would like to have more and it will be perfect to have chance to debate with everyone in the class or maybe we will be able to have formal Debate Competition one day>.<
--- By Linda
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