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Debate Formats & RolesLesson 1.4 · 5:48

What Is a Rebuttal Speech? (How Debaters Respond and Compare Arguments)

In this Debate 101 lesson for kids and beginners, learn what is a rebuttal speech? (how debaters respond and compare arguments). Watch the explanation, pause when you need to, and try the skill in your own words.

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What you will learn

Key idea

How a debate round runs — speakers, timing, roadmaps, and what judges look for.

This lesson focuses on what is a rebuttal speech? (how debaters respond and compare arguments).

Try it yourself

Practice prompt

Name the debate stage or speaker role you would handle first.