Speech Structure
Speech made to teach or provide information to the audience about a topic. Attempts to be unbiased and does not imply that an audience should or should not do something.
What is an informative speech
Evidence found during the research period.
What is a warrant
The practice of taking organized notes during the debate to track the arguments, responses, and overall structure. This helps debaters keep up with the discussion and prepare for rebuttals.
What is flowing
The first part of a speech where a speaker engages the listener with a hook, introduces the topic, and previews their points for the rest of the speech.
What is an Introduction
A speech made to convince the audience to adopt a certain belief, take a specific action, or agree with a point of view.
What is a persuasive speech
The basic idea that supports your position on the resolution.
What is a claim
The time given before the debate begins for debaters to brainstorm, prepare their arguments, and organize evidence or examples. This helps them create strong, logical cases for their side.
What is Research Time?
A visual representation of the arguments and responses in the debate. It organizes the points made by both sides to help debaters stay focused and identify gaps in the opponent’s case.
What is a flow chart
The part of a conclusion where the speaker reviews each of the main points
What is the recap of points
A sentence, story, statistic, fact, or question at the beginning of the speech designed to grab the audience’s attention.
What is a Hook
The glue that holds all elements of a contention together
What is a link
A period of the debate where one side asks the other questions to clarify their arguments, expose weaknesses, or strengthen their own case.
What is cross-examination
The act of finishing a speech early and allowing unused speaking time to be given up. This can show confidence if used near the end of the time limit, but it can also communicate being unprepared if done too quickly before the time limit.
What is yielding time
"Why Ogres have Layers" This topic is an example of a __________ speech
What is an informative speech
The part of a persuasive speech where the speaker asks their audience to take some action that relates to their speech.
What is a call to action
Explains why you brought up the contention in the first place
What is Impact
The first speech given by each side where debaters present their main arguments (contentions) and supporting evidence. This sets the foundation for the debate.
What is Constructive Speech
Clarifications provided by the debaters about key terms in the resolution to avoid confusion and ensure both sides are debating the same topic.
What is definitions
A fact, statistic, story, scientific conclusion, or other statement used to reinforce your main point
What is research
The origin of a fact, statistic, story, scientific conclusion, or other statement used to reinforce your main point
What is a source
A major argument or point made in support of a side's case. A claim, warrant, link, and impact typically support each contention.
What is a contention
A speech where debaters respond to their opponent’s arguments, defend their own points, and clarify why their side is stronger. This speech is focused on refuting claims and reinforcing key ideas. This is also when the debater thanks the judges and opponent.
What is rebuttal speech
The range or focus of the argument, including the extent of the impact or the number of people affected by a particular claim.
What is the scope
the process of acknowledging, considering, and responding to perspectives or arguments that contradict or challenge your own. This technique is used to strengthen credibility and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the issue.
What is addressing the opposing viewpoint