Vocab
What is a structured formal argument?
Debate
If you are for the resolution, which side are you on?
Affirmative
What does AFF stand for?
Afiirmative
Who delivers the constructive speech?
Speaker 1
What is published literature used to provide support for arguments?
Evidence
If you are against the resolution, which side are you on?
Negative
What does NEG stand for?
Negative
Who delivers the final focus?
Speaker 2
What is the power, force, or result of an argument?
Impact
How many debaters are there in total for a Public Forum Debate?
4 - 2 people argue the affirmative and 2 argue the negative
What does PF stand for?
Public Forum
Who delivers the rebuttal?
What is another name for the topic of the debate?
Resolution
What comes after the construction speech?
The rebuttal
What does CX stand for?
Who delivers the summary speech?
Speaker 1
What is a shorthand note-taking technique used in debate?
Flowing
Which speech is the last one give in a Public Forum?
Final Focus
What does NSDA stand for?
National Speech and Debate Association
Who gets to vote after the debate?
The judge or audience