Vocab 2 Flashcards
Rebuttal Speech
Speech that rebuilds arguments that have been attacked, refutes opposition arguments, and summarizes the debate. Rebuttals are given at the end of a debate.
Constructive Speech
Speech that presents the major points made by each team. Constructive are given first in a debate.
Solvency
Ability of a plan to solve a problem or bring about an advantage.
Contentious
Major claim in a debate.
Negative Block
Second negative construction followed by first negative rebuttal, amounting to 12 to 15 minutes of uninterrupted negative speeches.
Negative Philosophy
Negative point of view or position in the debate.
Topicality
Issue of whether the affirmative plan falls under and supports the resolution.
Voting Issues
Arguments that the affirmative or negative believe are the key issues in the debate and that should decide who wins the debate.
Brief
Outline of arguments and evidence supporting one side of a proposition.
Case Brief
Arguments developed by the affirmative to answer anticipated negative arguments against the affirmative case; or arguments developed by the negative against anticipated affirmative contentious.
Plan Brief
Negative arguments developed to attack the workability of the affirmative plan or to point out disadvantages of the affirmative plan.
Flowing
Process of taking notes during a debate.
Flow Sheet
Notes of the arguments made in a debate; often refers to the actual paper used to record notes.
Plank
Part of the affirmative plan, such as the type of board that will implement the plan, how the plan will be implemented, funding and enforcement.
Abbreviation System
Abbreviations or symbols for words used frequently in debate; used to speed up flowing.
