Vocab
Public Forum Debate
Abbreviations
Who
100

What is a structured formal argument?

Debate

100

If you are for the resolution, which side are you on?

Affirmative

100

What does AFF stand for?

Afiirmative

100

Who delivers the constructive speech?

Speaker 1

200

What is published literature used to provide support for arguments?

Evidence

200

If you are against the resolution, which side are you on?

Negative

200

What does NEG stand for?

Negative

200

Who delivers the final focus?

Speaker 2

300

What is the power, force, or result of an argument?

Impact

300

How many debaters are there in total for a Public Forum Debate?

4 - 2 people argue the affirmative and 2 argue the negative

300

What does PF stand for?

Public Forum

300

Who delivers the rebuttal?

Speaker 2
400

What is another name for the topic of the debate?

Resolution

400

What comes after the construction speech?

The rebuttal

400

What does CX stand for?

Cross-examination
400

Who delivers the summary speech?

Speaker 1

500

What is a shorthand note-taking technique used in debate?

Flowing

500

Which speech is the last one give in a Public Forum?

Final Focus

500

What does NSDA stand for?

National Speech and Debate Association

500

Who gets to vote after the debate?

The judge or audience