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The topic or claim being debated.
Resolution
Refutation
Rebuttal Speeches
Reasoning
To be a great debater, it is important to
Speak clearly, loudly, and with good emphasis
Think about what the other team will say against your argument
Learn a lot about your topic by researching it
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Speeches in debate that challenge and defend arguments introduced in constructive speeches.
Resolution
Refutation
Rebuttal Speeches
Reasoning
Using analysis to connect the evidence to the claim.
Reasoning
Rebuttal Speeches
Refutation
Resolution
Argues against the resolution and the affirmative team's arguments. States the claims that support their position, provides evidence and reasoning, and refutes the affirmatives' arguments.
Negative Team
Judges
Flowing
Fallacy
Individuals who listen to debate, decide the winner, rank debate competitors, and ensure that the experience is educational for all participants in a debate competition.
Negative Team
Judges
Fallacy
Flowing
Taking notes during a debate in order to keep a record of what's been said and prepare for refutations and cross examinations.
Flowing
Fallacy
Judging
Mental Notes
Bad or erroneous reasoning that results in an unsound argument.
Fallacy
Flowing
Judges
Negative Team
Evidence from an expert or other external source not including the debater, such as author, researcher, witness, etc.
Testimonial Evidence
Statistics
Personal or Anecdotal Evidence
Measurements, numbers, and percentages
Testimonial Evidence
Statistics
Personal or Anecdotal Evidence
First-hand experiences or observations from the debater.
Testimonial evidence
Statistics
Personal or Anecdotal Evidence
The process of arguing the affirmative or negative side of a resolution against an opposing team, often including a judge or audience or who decides the outcome.
Debate
Cross Examination
Constructive Speech
Claim
The period during a debate when a member of one team asks questions of an opposing team member to obtain additional information about their arguments and positions.
Debate
Cross Examination
Constructive Speech
Claim
A speech that presents a debater's basic arguments for or against the resolution.
Debate
Cross Examination
Constructive Speech
Claim
Controversial statement that a debater supports or refutes with evidence and reasoning. Must have 2 sides.
Debate
Cross Examination
Constructive Speech
Claim
In debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument
The pro (aff) side
The con (neg) side
Both sides use evidence
Neither side uses evidence
Argues in favor of the resolution. Responsible for introducing the resolution with relevant definitions, listing the claims that support one's argument along with evidence and reasoning, and refuting the other side's argument.
Affirmative
Negative
Constructive
Rebuttal
General question or concern that a resolution tries to address
Problem Area
Harm
Solvency
Standard Debate
Major claim in debate
Contention
Value
Criterion
Criteria
Direct response to your opposition's arguments
Ad Hominem Fallacy
Argument
Clash
Reciprocation
This is what you write in debate - you need both an aff and a neg
Resolution
Speech
Case
Claims
Also refers to competitive speech and debate and public speaking, not just the investigative techniques used in the detection of crime - Oftentimes abbreviated as "4n6"
forensics
debate
affirmative constructive
talking to other people
Which of the following three sets of sources is considered the least reliable, the least fact checked?
AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
ABC News, CBS News, PBS
The Washington Post, Time, National Review
MSNBC, CNN, Fox News
An ideal that serves as the foundation of LD debate
value
criteria
criterion
standard
Literally means "to a man" (Latin) - Addressing the person as opposed to the claims that the person is making
Ad Hominem
Strawn man
Slippery slope
Hasty Generalization
The legislation packet, containing titles of legislation and full legislative text, distributed by a tournament as connected to the speech and debate event CD is known as
the dangerous files
the Lincoln Douglas files
the debate experience
the docket
In Congressional debate, the _______ is the order of legislation as suggested by a committee or representative and voted on by the floor.
questioning period
agenda
docket
gavel
The number of representatives in the United States House
435
100
535
50
The PO uses gavel signals in CD to indicate where the speaker/representative is in terms of time. These specific time limits are 1 tap, _____________ remaining, 2 taps, ___________ remaining, 3 taps, _____________, and multiple taps, grace period of _______________.
3 minutes, 2 minutes, time continues, 45 seconds
1 minute, 30 seconds, time has passed, 10 seconds.
30 seconds, 15 seconds, time has passed, 5 seconds.
2 minutes, 1 minute, stop talking, there is no grace period.
During the questioning period, the parliamentarian and the judge(s)/scorer(s) evaluate the speakers'
attitude, confidence, and equanimity (calm under pressure)
brevity (conciseness), non-evasiveness, and quality of response
adhere to time, quality of follow up questions, and degree of professionalism
degree of courtesy and decorum (etiquette/kindness) in the chamber
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Put the foundational elements of a speech/case in order
Attention Getting Device, Thesis, Claim, Warrant, Impact, Re-statement of thesis, Close
Thesis, Warrant, Impact, Claim, Thesis, Close
Intro - Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
Hook, Thesis, Impact, Claim, Warrant, Close
All high school students should be required to take speech and debate. The aforementioned statement is a
card.
claim.
data.
warrant.
According to the National Speech and Debate Association, the premier organization promoting the benefits of forensics, students in speech and debate are trained "to effectively and interestingly communicate, collaborate, and critically think," thereby empowering them to be fully capable and dynamic citizens in a civilization. The aforementioned is a ___________
warrant
claim
impact
none of the above
Ultimately, speech and debate is a worthwhile activity, for it cultivates exceptional communication skills, improves listening skills, emphasizes the value of research, culminating in a student who speaks fluently and persuasively.
claim
data
warrant
impact
Must be fair, unbiased, and conform to the ordinary meaning of words - A big part of LD debate
Definitions
Value
Criterion
Standard
Major claims in debate, supported with extensive evidence from sources
Contentions
Warrants
Impacts
Data
A debate style that focuses attention to the rightness and wrongness of actions
Interpretation of literature
Humorous Interpretation
Public Forum
Lincoln Douglas
Resolved: The United States ought to eliminate fossil fuels.
LD Resolution
CX Resolution
CD Item
Extemporaneous speech
Why is there rising concern about e-cigarettes?
LD resolution
Extemporaneous informative topic
Extemporaneous persuasive topic
CD legislation
How must we address gun violence in America?
Extemporaneous informative topic
Extemporaneous persuasive topic
LD resolution
Dramatic Interpretation
Extemporaneous speaking is speaking
with zero preparation.
with thirty minutes to prepare.
to a group of 15 individuals.
with 15 minutes to prepare.
Complete the following quote by Mark Twain: "There are two types of public speakers: 1) The Nervous and 2)
The Confident."
The Liars."
Those born without the ability to feel anxiety."
The Really Nervous."
Which of the following is a recommended use of prep time while engaged in the extemporaneous speaking event?
30 minutes to research
10 minutes to surf the Internet, 10 minutes to fill your notecard with an abundance of information, and 10 minutes to surf the Internet
10 minutes to research, 10 minutes to map out the structure of your speech, and 10 minutes to research
10 minutes to research, 10 minutes to map out the structure of your speech, and 10 minutes to practice.
Justice, Equality, Happiness, Sanctity of Life, Safety, Liberty
Debate Topics
Values in LD debate
Things to think about
Criteria in LD debate
Utilitarianism, Democracy, Minority Rights, National Security, Categorical Imperative, Social Contract
Criteria in LD debate
Claims in LD debate
Values in LD debate
Warrants
LD is named after a series of debates over ______ between _________ and _________.
slavery, Abraham Lincoln, Stephan Douglass
slavery, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas
the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Stephan Douglass
the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas
What is the point of spreading?
make your opponent roll their eyes
make Mr. Hudson roll his eyes
Opponent will be penalized for failing to respond to all arguments raised
Opponent will see how good of a "spreader" you are
What is note taking called in debate?
Flowing
Taking Notes
Spreading
Writing
Freedom to do whatever whenever
Liberty
Safety
Dignity
Deontology
The safety of a nation and its citizens
National Security
Democracy
Well-being
Marketplace of ideas
The following--Dropping an atomic bomb to end a war could be justified, but it can be argued that the act itself is immoral/wrong and that there are always alternatives-- is a challenge to what criterion.
Categorical Imperative
Future Generations
Deontology
Teleology
Denies the value of other life forms
Biocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Future Generations
National Security
The following--Respect for individuals must be paramount; no nation can be secure if it undermines individual liberties--is a challenge to what criterion?
National Security
Criterion
Majority Rules
Liberty
The following--very few people reach self-actualization; as such, this hierarchy is impractical--is a challenge to what criterion?
Maslow's Hierarchy
Future Generations
Majority Rules
Moral Development Hierarchy
The following--if a country desires the resources of a less populous country, under this philosophical theory, invasion might be considered acceptable, if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people--is a challenge to what criterion?
Categorical Imperative
Social Contract
Teleology
Utilitarianism
May result in tyranny of the majority; those who are in power must consider the voices and opinions of the minority
Majority Rules
Minority Rights
National Security
Democracy
Assumes that all people will always act in a manner that is rational even though those who are perfectly capable of rational thinking demonstrate otherwise
Categorical Imperative
Moral Development Hierarchy
Maslow's Hierarcy
Anthrpocentrism
The following--There can be times when it would be better if people were more concerned about taking care of themselves and put themselves first, rather than worrying about others--is a challenge to what criterion?
Moral development hierarchy
Anthropocentrism
Teleology
Maslow's Hierarchy
The following--even though something appears unworkable does not mean it is not worth working towards--is a challenge to what criterion?
Pragmatism
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Democracy
Receiving what is deserved
Justice
Equality
Marketplace of ideas
Moralty
The discernment of right behavior
Self-worth
Well-being
Privacy
Moralty
All views/opinions are heard
Social progress
Fairness
Equality
Happiness
All society members have the same opportunities
Equality
Well-being
Morality
Fairness
Agreement between government and society
Social contract
Future Generations
Categorical Imperative
Democracy
The ends justify the means.
Teleology
Deontology
Minority Rights
Utilitarianism
The greatest good for the greatest number
Utilitarianism
Categorical Imperative
Anthropocentrism
Democracy
Also known as the "Golden Rule"
Categorical Imperative
Pragmatism
Deontology
Majority Rule
Skewing the definitions to make the resolution say something other than the resolution clearly says
Definitions case
Traditional case
Statistical Case
Narrative Case
Honoring the spirit of having an intelligent conversation (debate) with another without engaging in underhanded, devious tactics
Traditional Case
Spreading Case
Definitions Case
Theory Case
The following--life should be governed by the basis that it is worth living today--is a challenge to what criterion?
Future Generations
Social contract
Liberty
Anthropocentrism
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