The summary of the piece of evidence being read in a debate. Read before the actual evidence giving context for the evidence being read.

the source of the evidence being read

5 Minutes in length. This is the other part of “the block.” The negative extends the other portions of the 1NC by reading additional evidence and answering arguments made by the affirmative. This speech is meant to deepen the debate on the positions taken.

the act of dividing up the arguments the negative introduced in the 1NC. Because the block has two negative speeches back to back, the speakers do not want to be repetitive so one speaker takes a portion of the arguments and one takes the other positions. Typically more arguments are extended in the 2NC as there is more time.

The Block

Taglines

Off case Arguments

On case Arguments

8 Minutes in length. First negative speech in the debate. Where the negative introduces both on and off case positions. All of the negatives main offensive and defensive positions are introduced here.

8 Minutes in length. This is the first part of “the block.” Negative teams typically extend several positions in this speech by reading additional evidence and answering arguments made by the affirmative. This speech is meant to deepen the debate on the positions taken.

those that directly respond to the advantages that the affirmative presents or attacks the ability of the plan to solve

are those that demonstrate a substantial disadvantage to doing the plan or provides an alternative to doing the plan. Challenging whether or not the plan fits under the resolution (topicality) is also considered an off case position

First Negative Rebuttal

Splitting the block

Second Negative Constructive

First Negative Constructive

5 Minutes in length. This is the last chance for the negative to explain their position to the judge. In this speech the negative collapses down to only a few main arguments and answers the affirmatives responses from the first affirmative rebuttal.

5 Minutes in length. This is the other part of “the block.” The negative extends the other portions of the 1NC by reading additional evidence and answering arguments made by the affirmative. This speech is meant to deepen the debate on the positions taken.

8 Minutes in length. This is the first part of “the block.” Negative teams typically extend several positions in this speech by reading additional evidence and answering arguments made by the affirmative. This speech is meant to deepen the debate on the positions taken.

arguments demonstrate the value of one’s position or advocacy. They “score points” for the advocate’s side of the debate.

First Negative Rebuttal

Second Negative Rebuttal

First Negative Constructive

Second Negative Constructive

arguments demonstrate the value of one’s position or advocacy. They “score points” for the advocate’s side of the debate

arguments dispute the value of an opposing position or advocacy. They prevent one’s opponents from “scoring points” in the debate.

(2NR)- 5 Minutes in length. This is the last chance for the negative to explain their position to the judge. In this speech the negative collapses down to only a few main arguments and answers the affirmatives responses from the first affirmative rebuttal.

when you carry an argument through to the next speech by re-explaining your position. Typically, arguments are extended by both tagline and citation.

Splitting the block

Offensive

Taglines

The Block

Refers to the 2NC and 1NR speeches that are given back to back. Its called “the block” because it’s a large chunk of time where the negative can deepen their position against the affirmative.

is the act of dividing up the arguments the negative introduced in the 1NC. Because the block has two negative speeches back to back, the speakers do not want to be repetitive so one speaker takes a portion of the arguments and one takes the other positions. Typically more arguments are extended in the 2NC as there is more time

are arguments demonstrate the value of one’s position or advocacy. They “score points” for the advocate’s side of the debate.

are arguments dispute the value of an opposing position or advocacy. They prevent one’s opponents from “scoring points” in the debate

Offensive

The Block

Defensive

Kicking an argument

The summary of the piece of evidence being read in a debate. Read before the actual evidence giving context for the evidence being read

arguments demonstrate the value of one’s position or advocacy. They “score points” for the advocate’s side of the debate

arguments dispute the value of an opposing position or advocacy. They prevent one’s opponents from “scoring points” in the debate.

when you carry an argument through to the next speech by re-explaining your position. Typically, arguments are extended by both tagline and citation.

Extending an argument

Kicking an argument

Splitting the block

Off case arguments

removing it from the debate by conceding an opponent’s argument. Teams strategically may decide not to go for an argument they are winning in hopes of getting to spend more time on arguments they are winning. Teams can “kick” their arguments instead of extending them through the entire debate.

the value of an opposing position or advocacy. They prevent one’s opponents from “scoring points” in the debate.

when you carry an argument through to the next speech by re-explaining your position. Typically, arguments are extended by both tagline and citation.

the value of one’s position or advocacy. They “score points” for the advocate’s side of the debate.