Also known as oral style; your choice and use of words.
Language
100
Also known as the resolution; is the actual topic of a debate.
Proposition
100
Also known as the traditional format; involves two-person teams with each speaker giving a constructive and rebuttal speech.
Standard Debate Format
100
The process of drawing conclusions from evidence and connecting ideas, situations, and events.
Reasoning
100
Filling in pauses while trying to think of the next word to present.
Vocal Filters
200
The loudness and softness of your voice.
Volume
200
A statement that makes an evalution of a person, idea, event, place, or thing.
Proposition of Fact
200
A format where there is only one member on each team.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Format
200
Speeches in the latter portion of the debate. The debaters explain again their previous arguments, respond to the opponent's arguments, continue to defend their positions, and show how their team has won the debate.
Rebuttal Speeches
200
Looking directly at the audience or judge during your speech.
Eye Contact
300
Using language that meets the standards of correct grammar.
Grammatical Correctness
300
Also known as the problem; showing that a serious problem exists in the present policy.
Justification
300
A format with two affirmative speakers and two negative speakers, with a question and answer after each constructive speech.
Cross-Examination Debate Format
300
The first speeches where initial positions and arguments are posed.
Constructive Speeches
300
The use and motion of the hands and arms.
Gestures
400
A speaker's delivery, including such things as voice, animation, and language.
Presentation Skills
400
A statement about the worth or value of a person, idea, event, or thing.
Proposition of Value
400
Showing the seriousness of the problems within the current policy.
Significance
400
The team that normally argues against a change and suggests that things should remain the same.
Negative Team
400
Varying your facial movement so that it is meaningful and natural.
Facial Expression
500
The tone or level of your voice.
Pitch
500
A statement suggesting that a specific action or policy should be adopted.
Proposition of Policy
500
The way things are at the present time.
Status Quo
500
The team that normally argues for the proposition, which suggests a change in a given policy.
Affirmative Team
500
Reasoning by comparing the similarities between two items, events, people, etc.