Rhetoric
What rhetorical appeal relies on the speaker’s credibility or character?
Ethos
The act of taking notes during speeches
Flowing
What motion ends debate and moves to a vote?
Previous Question
How long is an authorship speech?
3 minutes
Who keeps track of precedence and recency?
The PO
What rhetorical appeal uses logic, facts, and evidence to persuade?
Logos
Questioning a speaker after their speech
Cross examination
What motion gives everyone a break?
Recess
What are later speeches called after authorship?
Constructive speeches
What does “weighing” mean in debate?
Explaining why your arguments matter more
What rhetorical appeal tries to stir emotions in the audience?
Pathos
What does it mean to “clash” in debate?
Directly respond to opponents’ arguments
What motion changes wording in a bill?
Amend
How long is a questioning period after the 1st speech on a bill?
2 minutes
What is precedence?
Giving preference to those who haven’t spoken yet
What is the term for asking a question whose answer is already implied?
Rhetorical Question
Why do you weigh arguments at the end of a debate?
To explain why your side matters more
A complete packet of legislation distributed by a tournament.
Docket
How long is each questioning period after the 2nd speech onward?
1 minute
What should you do before answering a question?
Thank the questioner
What is the term for repeating the same structure or pattern of words for emphasis?
Parallelism
What is at the beginning of a speech that draws the listeners in?
The hook
Motion to force an immediate vote
Motion to previous question
What is the minimum number of competitors needed to form a chamber at NSDA Nationals?
12
What happens if you go over 3 minutes by more than 10 seconds?
You’re stopped and may lose points