Debate Jargon
$100: In debate, what is the questioning period where opponents ask each other clarifying questions and test arguments?
Cross-X (Cross-examination).
$100: In debate, what does LD stand for?
Lincoln-Douglas
$100: Which speech introduces the affirmative case and framework?
1AC (First Affirmative Constructive).
$100: In LD debate, what is the moral or ethical principle at the heart of the round?
V (Value)
$100: What is the official time between speeches for organizing arguments called?
Prep or Prep Time
$100: What style of debate is one-on-one and focuses on morality and ethics?
Lincoln-Douglas (LD).
$200: What happens if a debater fails to respond to an argument, and it counts as a concession?
Dropped argument.
$200: What does PF stand for?
Public Forum
$200: Which speech introduces the negative’s first arguments?
1NC (First Negative Constructive).
$200: In LD debate, what is the measuring stick used to uphold a value?
VC (Value Criterion)
$200: What rule-breaking practice involves faking “technical issues” to gain more prep?
Stealing Prep
$200: What style of debate is two-on-two, conversational in pace, and deals with real-world policies?
Public Forum (PF)
$300: What do debaters call the special note-taking method used to track arguments across speeches?
Flow.
$300: What national organization oversees speech and debate competition in the U.S.?
NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association)
$300: Which speech is the final chance for the affirmative to respond before the round ends?
$300: How do Value and Value Criterion work together?
The Value is the principle to uphold, the VC is how to prove it or measure it.
$300: What do we call the act of proving why an opponent’s argument is flawed or invalid?
Refutation or Rebuttal
$300: Which debate style is two-on-two, extremely fast-paced, and evidence-heavy?
Policy Debate
$400: What term describes a judge’s philosophy, preferences, and approach to evaluating rounds?
Paradigm
$400: What is the acronym for the part of the debate where one side asks the other side questions?
CX (Cross-Examination)
$400: Which speech is the negative’s last chance to rebut and provide voters to the judge?
NR (Negative Rebuttal).
$400: Why do debaters define key terms in the resolution?
To clarify meaning and prevent ambiguity in the round.
$400: What fallacy occurs when someone attacks the debater instead of their argument?
Ad Hominem
$400: What event involves a prepared persuasive speech on a chosen topic?
$500: What is the term for speaking extremely fast to cram in as many arguments as possible?
Spreading
$500: Which Georgia-based organization supports coaches and tournaments in forensics?
GFCA (Georgia Forensic Coaches Association)
$1000 (Daily Double): What does RFD stand for, when the judge explains their decision and feedback?
Reason for Decision!!!
$500: What do we call the combination of Value, Value Criterion, and definitions that structures the round?
Framework
$500: At the end of a round, what are the reasons given for why the judge should vote for you?
Voters
$500: What event gives competitors 30 minutes to prepare a speech on current events?
Extemporaneous Speaking (EX)