Speeches
How many speeches are there in a Debate?
6
In what case in the casebook would you talk about Batman, Superman, or Thanos?
Superheros v. Supervillains
This is where GOV makes a one-sentence argument
Case Statement
This is when you compare the strengths + weaknesses of your world to your opponent's world
Weighing
This phrase is what someone says when they think their partner makes a good point
"Here, here!"
How long is the PM and LO Speech?
8:30
This cooking movie is inspirational to a popular case in our casebook
Ratatouille
This is where GOV clarifies something that is not said in the background information
Caveat
This is your reasoning that ties your points together
Warrant
This phrase is used to emphasize what a House is arguing in their case statement
This House Believes (THB)
Other answers could be applicable here too
How long is the PMR?
5:30
What is my (Andrew's) favorite case in the casebook?
THB that America should denuclearize
These are the two sides of notes that you have when flowing
On and Off-case
This is when you explain the relevance/significance of your point
Impact
This phrase is used when someone wants to point of a rules violation (mostly used when an opponent brings up a new point they can't argue)
Point of Order
Name the Order in which every speech comes
PM, LO, MG, MO, LOR, PMR
In what case might someone argue that schools would suffer excessive costs in training teachers.
Should Debate be taught in school?
When a case gives opposition an option, what is it called?
Opp-choice
This is called when a team gives information that they their opponent wouldn't reasonably know.
What someone says when a case is inarguable
Tight
What can PMR do that LOR cannot do?
Respond to new points brought up in MO!
What was my first case? (Hint: it's in the casebook)
Tyrannicide
This type of case is when you are playing the role of an actor
Actor-Analysis
What is a Debate Called when discussing the ethics of debate? (Used primarily in a tight call)
Theory Debate
These are usually sent out before any case that involves violation, sexual abuse, racism, etc.
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