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Motion Topics
Speaker Positions
Parts of an Argument
Speech components
100

A motion where you have to lay out how you would accomplish something

This House Would

100

The discussion of the relationships between countries

International Relations

100

The first speaker in a round

Prime Minister

100

The first part of an argument

Point

100

The part where you are 'building your own house'

Argument/Constructive

200

A motion where you are against something

This House Opposes

200

The discussion of minorities

Social Justice

200

The last speaker on side government

Government Whip

200

The least necessary part of an argument

Example

200

The part where you are 'tearing down the other house'

Refutation

300

A motion where the world would be a better place if something had never happened

This House Regrets

300

A topic that concerns itself with money

Economics

300

The second speaker on side opposition

Deputy Leader of Opposition

300

The part of an argument where you provide logical links

Analysis

300

The part where you further the argumentation that your partner has already made

Rebuilding

400

A motion where you morally or ethically support something

This House Believes That

400

A topic that poses theoretical questions

Art/Philosophy

400

A speech on side opposition where you must come up with one unique point

Opposition Extension

400

The part of an argument where you explain the consequences of your point

Impact

400

When you get to each part of your speech, you do this

Signpost

500

A motion where there are two alternative options proposed

This House Prefers

500

A topic that includes concepts of retribution and rehabilitation

Criminal Justice

500

A position on side government where you have two speeches worth of content to refute

Government Extension

500

The part of your point where you explain its relevance

Link

500

At the beginning of every speech you should do this

Roadmap