Speaker Roles
What does a first prop speaker do?
This speaker introduces the motion and sets up the case for the proposition team.
Which argument part summarizes the main idea of your point in five words or less?
Title
What is it called when you directly challenge an opponent's argument by saying the opposite is true?
Refutation
What is Status Quo
Status Quo = Real World (current system)
What is a motion?
Topic of the debate
No Question
Get 200
This part of the argument structure explains the importance of the argument and its effects on stakeholders. What is it?
Impact
What is the alternative name (word we use) for stakeholders?
Actors
No question!
How long should you silently brainstorm in prep time?
3-5 minutes
What does Reply Speaker do?
Reply speaker focuses on summarizing the debate, comparing both teams’ contributions, and explaining why their team won the debate.
Which type of argument is built around a moral or ethical value, showing why a motion is right or wrong regardless of the practical impact?
Principle Argument
What part of an argument do you attack when you explain why your opponent’s argument is not important in the context of the debate?
Impact
In a debate on "THW ban plastic bags," how could you illustrate the environmental harm caused by plastic bags?
For example, by referring to the impact of plastic bags on marine life, such as turtles mistaking plastic for jellyfish, leading to suffocation and death.
Instructor can decide if the illustration is good enough.
What is it called when a speaker briefly announces what their main arguments will be.
Sign-Posting
Who is the speaker responsible for providing rebuttals and extending the case with additional arguments?
Deputy Speaker
If an argument is weak because it doesn't connect the claim to the impact, which part of the argument should be attacked?
Link / mechanism
What are the steps of Refutation?
1. ICE - identify Criticize Explain
Assuming you are team Government, come up with a title for an argument under the motion "THW not tax poor"
Instructor evaluates!
What is the first thing you must do in prep time?
Clarify if everyone understands the motion and all words and terms in it.
Which speaker doesn't do refutation but gives a full-length speech?
Prime Minister
What type of argument focuses on the tangible outcomes of implementing the motion, such as economic or social benefits?
Practical argument
In the debate about banning junk food in schools, how could you illustrate the impact of banning junk food on school atmosphere (the vibes)?
For example, by explaining that students often bond over shared snacks, and removing these could reduce social interaction during lunch breaks.
Instructor can decide if the answer is good.
Who are the main stakeholders in a debate about "THW raise the minimum wage," and what are their concerns?
Workers (concerned about fair wages), employers (concerned about increased costs), and consumers (concerned about potential price increase in goods and services).
How do you structure a clash?
Title (yes or no question), comparison of both sides (they said/we said), conclusion