Format | Terms | Theory | Logic | Miscellaneous |
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6 min
Length of AC, in minutes
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Taking notes
What does "flowing" mean?
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Affirmative
The speaker in the round that advocates in FAVOR of the resolution
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True
True or false: Logic is the foundation of debate
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False
True or false: You can insult your opponent in cross ex so long as you smile
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4
The # of speeches given by the affirmative speaker (including when they cross ex the negative speaker)
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Constructives
The first two speeches (excluding cx) are called _______
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True
True or false: The value should be intrinsic
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False
True or false: Using illogical arguments is justified as long as you persuade the judge
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True
True or false: You need to cite everything except common sense in LD
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False
True or false: It is customary for the judge to ask questions during the debate round
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False
True or false: Contentions are examples that support the affirmative's arguments
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False
True or false: A good definition has to come straight from a dictionary
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Saying something is true because many people believe it
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
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False
True or false: The goal of debate is to persuade your opponent to agree with you
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4 min
Length of 1AR, in minutes
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Link between your side and the value
What is a criterion?
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False
True or false: In order to prove a case you must bring up real world examples
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A logical argument including a premise and a conclusion
What is a syllogism and what does it include?
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True
True or false: You may never take prep time immediately before cross ex
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13 min
Total number of speaking time each speaker gets, in minutes
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False
True or false: the negative speaker has two speeches in a row, called the "block"
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To negate the resolution
What is the job of the negative speaker?
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Deducing a conclusion from stated facts
What is deductive reasoning?
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False
True or false: Using personal stories to illustrate points is unprofessional and should be avoided
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