During the debate, the affirmative side presents arguments and evidence to support the proposition. Term Negative. Definition The side of the debate that argues against the change advocated in the proposition. During the debate, the negative side presents arguments and evidence to oppose the proposition. Term Argument. Definition The statement of an objective reason that directly supports the position of either the affirmative side or the negative side. Term Evidence. Definition Facts, statistics, expert testimony, or other specific details that directly support an argument.
Term Brief. Definition A complete outline of all the necessary definitions, arguments, and evidence on both sides of a proposition. Term Refutation. Definition An effort by speakers to answer or disprove arguments presented by the other side in a debate. Term Constructive Speech. Definition The first speech given by each debater. They will make arguments that use DR. MO to respond to the affirmative case, and those are called on-case arguments.
A disadvantage is a chain of events that would happen as a result of the plan that would end with something terrible happening. A complete disadvantage has three or four parts. It has proof that the status quo, or present day, is alright right now — but it could make a turn for the worst if something changed uniqueness , proof that the affirmative would cause that change link , and the awful results of that change impact.
Sometimes disadvantages come with internal links , and these are just an extra step between the link and the impact. Resolution: Waffle House should change its menu. Affirmative Case Plan: Waffle House should stop selling waffles. Inherency: Waffle House is currently selling waffles. Harms: Waffles are unhealthy and can cause obesity. For example, the negative side in a debate using the resolution of fact, Resolved: Global warming threatens agricultural production, would argue that global warming does not threaten agricultural production.
Preparation Time. Debates often necessitate time between speeches for students to gather their thoughts and consider their opponent's arguments. This preparation is generally a set period of time and can be used at any time by either side at the conclusion of a speech. Rebuttal Speech. The last speeches in a debate, where debaters summarize arguments and draw conclusions about the debate.
A specific statement or question up for debate. Resolutions usually appear as statements of policy, fact or value. Statement of policy.
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