Debate Vocabulary

2. The note-taking technique used in debate to track all points and arguments
3. The so-what factor of your claim. It win debates.
4. The cross examination period where all four debaters are allowed to speak
6. A main point or separate argument; a general statement or point you are trying to make
9. The speeches where you offer your main points following the basic structure we have used in class
10. Time allotted to each team that does not count as speaking time
12. Giving your audience a very basic preview of your speech
14. Using the flow to argue against your opponents’ arguments

1. The exact wording of your topic.
5. An argument that goes unanswered by your opponent. This is argument will cause you to not be able to address it later
6. The cross examination period where you and your opponent take turns asking questions. This period is one versus one
7. Aligning your arguments directly to your opponents’ points
8. the lens through which you would like your argument viewed. This is used to help the audience weigh your points
11. Giving your audience a heads up when you change arguments
13. valid 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