WSDC 1/2 Flashcard (LOZO)

Front

How long can a POI be if accepted?

Back

10-15 seconds

Front

How many speakers are in a WSDC team?

Back

3

Front

How long does each speaker have to present their speech in WSDC?

Back

8 minutes

Front

What is the role of Points of Information (POIs) in a debate?

Back

To question or challenge an opponent’s argument

Front

How many POIs should a speaker take during their speech?

Back

1-2

Front

What happens if a team speaks longer than their allowed time?

Back

Judge stops writing

Front

What is the main job of the first speaker of the proposition team?

Back

To define the motion and set up their team’s case

Front

Which speaker is responsible for summarizing the debate and explaining why their team has won?

Back

Third speaker

Front

What is the second speaker’s main responsibility?

Back

To introduce a new argument and rebut the opposition’s case

Front

Which speaker is not allowed to introduce new arguments in WSDC? Options: First speaker, Second speaker, Third speaker, All speakers can introduce new arguments

Back

Third speaker