Constructive
how long is the constructive speech?
4 minutes
what is the main purpose of the rebuttal?
to refute your opponents points
what is the main goal of summary speech?
remind the judge of your arguments + defend them after rebuttals
how many crossfires are there in one PF round?
three
how many speakers are there in PF debate?
two - first and second speaker
which speaker does the constructive speech?
first speaker
how long is the rebuttal speech?
4 minutes
what is the main goal of the final focus?
to tell the judge why your team should win
during first crossfire who speaks?
first speaker
how many speeches are there in one PF round?
four - constructive, rebuttal, summary, FF
what part of your constructive highlights the impact of your points?
impact
what do you do during the opponent’s constructive to ensure a good rebuttal?
how long is are summary and final focus respectively?
3 and 2 minutes
during second crossfire who speaks?
second speaker
what is “flowing”?
the notes you take during a PF round
what are the main arguments of the constructive speech called?
contentions
who gives the first rebuttal speech
the second speaker from the first team
what are you not allowed to do in the second half of a debate?
bring up new evidence
during grand crossfire who speaks?
all four speakers
what is a resolution?
the topic or statement that two teams will debate, with one team affirming and the other negating EX: Resolved: dogs are better than cats
what do you begin your constructive speech with?
position/framework/resolution
can you defend your own points?
yes, if you give the second rebuttal
what is frontlining?
responding to your opponents’ rebuttals
who does the first question come from?
the first person to give their speech
in PF, what is your evidence called?
a card