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Speech and Debate Tips: The Difference in Facts and Opinions (And How They Both Fit in Debate)

📊 Fact vs. Opinion — What’s the Difference?


Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion in a debate? 🤔 Understanding this is the key to building strong, persuasive arguments!


In this video, we’ll break it down simply:

✅ What makes something a fact (and how to prove it)

✅ What makes something an opinion (and why it still matters)

✅ How to use both facts and opinions together to make your arguments powerful


For example, “Dogs have more smell receptors than cats” is a fact. But “Dogs are better pets than cats” is an opinion. Great debaters know how to support opinions with facts—that’s how you win an argument! 🐶🐱


This video is perfect for kids and teens learning debate basics, and for parents who want to help their children become confident, clear thinkers.


🎓 Want to take the next step? Join our virtual speech and debate classes where kids build confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking for life.


#Debate #FactVsOpinion #DebateClass #DebateCoach #CriticalThinking #SpeechAndDebate #PublicSpeakingSkills #ConfidenceForKids

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In this video, we’ll break it down simply:
✅ What makes something a fact (and how to prove it)
✅ What makes something an opinion (and why it still matters)
✅ How to use both facts and opinions together to make your arguments powerful

For example, “Dogs have more smell receptors than cats” is a fact. But “Dogs are better pets than cats” is an opinion. Great debaters know how to support opinions with facts—that’s how you win an argument! 🐶🐱

This video is perfect for kids and teens learning debate basics, and for parents who want to help their children become confident, clear thinkers.

🎓 Want to take the next step? Join our virtual speech and debate classes where kids build confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking for life.

#Debate #FactVsOpinion #DebateClass #DebateCoach #CriticalThinking #SpeechAndDebate #PublicSpeakingSkills #ConfidenceForKids

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