Opening Speech
These are the two sides of a debate
What are affirmative and negative
You should be doing this while your opponent is speaking
What is writing your rebuttal
When no one can hear you
What is quiet
"Many Puppies are hurt or injured"
What is ethos
These are two types of lawyers
What are defense and prosecution
Only one person should be doing this during the opening speech
What is speaking
Your rebuttal should never be this: ie, you shouldn't be throwing shade, but focusing on facts
What is personal
When your words get jumbled when you speak
What is speaking too fast
"Public speaking is the number one fear in America"
What is Logos
These people decide who is guilty
Who are the jury
This supports your reasoning. It can include polls, sciences, studies, etc.
What is evidence?
This is what the rebuttal addresses
What are the facts
This is how you should stand
What is straight, or still
"9 in 10 doctors recommend not drinking energy drinks"
What is Pathos
These people have seen something or know something
Who are witnesses
These three things should be included in your opening speech
What are intro, reasons, and evidence?
Information that will support your rebuttal
What is evidence
These are words used as placeholders, and are unnecessary
What are filler words
"Sally is going home hungry every day, and you could help"
What is Ethos
When the judge agrees with an objection
What is sustained
This is a spur of the moment speech that is not written down
What is an impromptu speech
You should be answering every one of these that your opponent may have
What are reasons
Where you should NOT be looking
Where is down
"Mrs Chilson says that math is very important to learn"
What is Pathos
When someone lies on the stand
What is perjury