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Across
  1. 3. quotes and sources that are delivered conversationally. Sometimes referred to as a “card” which refers to the days when debaters cut and pasted their quotes on note cards.
  2. 4. Crossfire
  3. 6. cross-examination period is where all four debaters are allowed to speak.
  4. 7. Time
  5. 8. cross-examination period is where you and your opponent take turns asking questions. This period is one versus one. There are two types of questions: clarification and questions of exploitation to set up your future arguments. Be strategic, but polite.
Down
  1. 1. allotted to each team does not count as speaking time. This time (3 minutes per team for you) is used to prepare notes for your next speech and discuss strategy with your partner. It can be used before any of your speeches. It is NOT used before an opponent’s speech or before a crossfire period
  2. 2. argument that goes unanswered by your opponent. Dropping an argument will cause you to not be able to address it later. This is bad, very, very bad.
  3. 5. Argument
  4. 6. speeches where you offer your main points follow the basic structure we have used in class. This is written word for word and includes at least one valid quote/source for every point made. This includes an introduction, a “framework” weighing mechanism, your main points, and a conclusion.