A formal debate is an argument between two individuals that is bound by rules and the participants conduct themselves professionally. Some formal debates are competitions that are judged to have a winner.
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A formal expression of opinion on the topic
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someone running for president
someone running for president
A formal debate includes an opponent - you are arguing one side against the other. A persuasive speech is simply a speech in which you are attempting to convince an audience or simply present one side to an issue of your interest, but it does not include a follow up from an opponent presenting the other side, which would then make it a debate.