Format
The affirmative speech (length)
6 Minutes
The person who has the burden of proving the truth
Who is the person who initiates the argument
Always supports the proposition
Affirmative
First part of the affirmative
Introduction
A specific interactive argument that happens during the debate
Cross examination of the negative by affirmative (length)
3 minutes
The person with the responsibility of providing proof in the suppour of the argument
Who is the debater who initiates the argument?
Always opposes the proposition
Negative
Establishing of core value
Observation 1
What is the initial argument?
Total amount of speeches in an LD debate
7
The way an opponent can defeat an argument
What is labeling it a mere assertion or unsupported statement?
A regulated discussion of a proposition by two matched sides
Debate
The amount of reasons maintaining the core value
2 or 3
The number of steps in clash
What is 5?
The fifth speech in an LD debate
Initial affirmative rebuttal
The job of a negative in an L-D debate
What is proving the proposition false or unreasonable?
A person or panel that evaluates a debate and decides who wins
Judge
What part of the negative constructive should take 2-3 minutes
The attack on the affirmative case
The opposition attacks the initial argument in this step
What is step 2?
The 7 minute speech
Negative constrictive speech
Something the affirmative or negative can claim
What is the opponent has not met his burden of proof?
An agreed upon topic of discussion
Proposition
The number of parts in a Negative constructive speech
6
The person who repairs damage done to the attack
Who is the initiator