Vocabulary 1
The team debating AGAINST the motion is known as the:
Opposition
The team debating FOR the motion is known as the:
Proposition
How long are the first six speeches in a WSD round?
8 minutes
What are the final two speeches in a WSD round known as?
Reply speeches
How many students can be on a WSD team?
3-5 students
The resolution/topic being debated is known as a:
Motion
A motion that is given to debaters at least one week in advance (before the tournament) is known as a:
Prepared Motion
How long are the reply speeches in a WSD round?
4 minutes
Which side speaks first in a WSD round?
Proposition
What THREE criterion will you be judged on during a WSD Debate round?
Content, Style, and Strategy
A motion that is given to debaters 1 hour before the round is known as an:
Impromptu Motion
________________ is another word for "contention" and is used specifically in World Schools Debate.
Substantive
During which parts of speeches may a speaker from the opposing team NOT offer a POI?
The first and last minute of the first six constructive speeches is called "protected time."
Which side delivers the first reply speech?
Opposition
The arguments and evidence in your case (as well as your rebuttals and general clash) are considered to be the _____________ that you are judged on.
Content
Instead of cross-examination, ______________________ are offered during constructive speeches as a way to question the opposing team.
Points of Information (POIs)
What are the subpoints under each major area called in WSD?
Layers of Analysis
During which speech are you allowed to offer new evidence, but NOT new arguments?
The third constructive speech
In the first speech,you should establish a basic theme by using a catch phrase like "because we believe that poverty is punishment enough, we support the idea that the poor should not be punished for theft." What do we call this?
Team Line
The way that you SPEAK throughout the debate round is considered to be the _____________ that you are judged on.
Style
What do we call the emotional appeal that we use in WSD to make a connection with the judge?
The Narrative or The Face
In regard to the motion, the __________________ means what is currently happening in our world (the Proposition always challenges this concept, whereas the Opposition always defends this concept).
Status Quo
What standard do we use to compare the two sides of the debate on the broadest level?
Two worlds analysis
What does 'Down the bench' mean in WSD?
All of us agree with the idea the speaker is explaining. It shows consensus between the members of the team.
The way that you use organization tactics and time during speeches and how well you understand the material are considered to be the _____________ that you are judged on.
Strategy