Vocabulary 1
The team debating AGAINST the motion is known as the:
Opposition
The team debating FOR the motion is known as the:
Proposition
How long are the first six speeches in a WSD round?
8 minutes
What are the final two speeches in a WSD round known as?
Reply speeches
How many students can be on a WSD team?
3-5 students
The resolution/topic being debated is known as a:
Motion
A motion that is given to debaters at least one week in advance (before the tournament) is known as a:
Prepared Motion
How long are the reply speeches in a WSD round?
4 minutes
Which side speaks first in a WSD round?
Proposition
What THREE criterion will you be judged on during a WSD Debate round?
Content, Style, and Strategy
A motion that is given to debaters 30 minutes-1 hour before the round is known as a:
Impromptu Motion
________________ is another word for "contention" and is used specifically in World Schools Debate.
Substantive
During which parts of speeches/whole speeches may a speaker from the opposing team NOT offer a POI?
The first and last minute of the first six constructive speeches and the entirety of the reply speeches
Which side delivers the first reply speech?
Opposition
The arguments and evidence in your case (as well as your rebuttals and general clash) are considered to be the _____________ that you are judged on.
Content
Instead of cross-examination, ______________________ are offered during constructive speeches as a way to question the opposing team.
Points of Information (POIs)
If debaters are arguing about a societal value/ideal and how it should be upheld, they are focusing on the _____________ of the issue.
Principle
During which speech are you allowed to offer new evidence, but NOT new arguments?
The third constructive speech
The third speaker (for both sides) is commonly known as the:
Rebuttal Speaker
The way that you SPEAK throughout the debate round is considered to be the _____________ that you are judged on.
Style
If debaters are arguing about how an issue can be fixed in the real world, they are being _____________ about the issue.
Pragmatic/Practical
In regard to the motion, the __________________ means what is currently happening in our world (the Proposition always challenges this concept, whereas the Opposition always defends this concept).
Status Quo
What are the THREE goals of the reply speaker?
To outline main points of clash from the debate, to summarize the debate, and to declare the reasoning for their team's victory
During which speeches can you not introduce new ARGUMENTS?
The third constructive speech and the reply speech
The way that you use organization tactics and time during speeches and how well you understand the material are considered to be the _____________ that you are judged on.
Strategy